Leeds United marked their return to the Premier League with a dramatic 1-0 victory over Everton, thanks to a late penalty from debutant Lukas Nmecha at Elland Road.
Find delivery companies in minutes on Carry.ng — Nigeria’s growing delivery marketplace
According to the Premier League match report, the 25-year-old striker, who joined Leeds on a free transfer from Wolfsburg in June, came off the bench to score the winner in the 84th minute. The goal came after James Tarkowski was penalised for handling Anton Stach’s deflected shot.
Nmecha kept his composure from the spot, sending Jordan Pickford the wrong way and securing Leeds’ first top-flight win since April 2023. The result delighted fans, who witnessed a strong start to the 2025/26 campaign following last season’s Championship title triumph.
📰 Latest News Today
The game began with Leeds dominating possession, with Joel Piroe and Daniel James both testing Everton’s defence early on. However, Pickford’s saves and the defensive duo of Tarkowski and Michael Keane frustrated Leeds’ attacking efforts. Everton struggled to create chances, failing to register a shot in the first half.
After the break, Everton improved slightly as Charly Alcaraz and Jake O’Brien came close, while Manchester City loanee Jack Grealish made his debut for the Toffees. Still, Leeds pressed forward and were rewarded when VAR confirmed the late penalty.
The win signalled a new era for Daniel Farke’s side, who have recruited heavily this summer. While fellow striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin, also signed on a free, was unavailable, Nmecha’s dream debut eased any concerns about firepower.
Leeds now turn their attention to a tough clash against title hopefuls Arsenal on Saturday, while Everton look to bounce back in their first home game at Hill Dickinson Stadium.
#LeedsUnited #Everton #PremierLeague #LukasNmecha #EPL2025 #DanielFarke #JordanPickford #FootballNews