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A 1-0 loss to newly-promoted Leeds United isn’t how most fans would’ve expected Everton to begin the season. The result following the performance at Elland Road on Monday night was a brutal

Elland Road is something the Premier League, and all of its clubs, miss whenever Leeds United are absent from the top flight. It is a cauldron of anger and noise, a throwback to the bygone era which has put English football at the centre of the sport’s orbit.

Preview the matchup between Leeds United and Everton FC with predictions, odds, over/under, betting lines and more.

A cross from Dan James was met by Piroe but O’Brien scrambled it away. The first quarter of the match had passed with Everton not getting a touch in the Leeds box. That finally changes in the 29th minute when Alcaraz broke into the box but the Leeds keeper was there to snuff out the chance.

Referee Chris Kavanagh pointed to the spot when James Tarkowski blocked Anton Stach’s strike with his arm. Lukas Nmecha converted to hand Leeds victory, with Everton furious as VAR upheld the call. “I’m really disappointed and unless you cut the boys hand off, I don’t know where he goes,” David Moyes said.

Looked solid against a rather blunt Everton attack. Definitely needs a little more magic up front. But these are matches to take points from, Leeds must be on the right side of results in matches like this if they are to stay in the division.