Leeds United celebrated their return to the Premier League with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Everton at a packed Elland Road. The winning goal came from a late penalty by substitute Lukas Nmecha, sealing a perfect start to the new season.

Backed by a passionate home crowd, Leeds came out with a high-energy pressing game, dominating the early stages of the match. Chances fell to Joël Piroe and Ao Tanaka, but Everton’s defense, anchored by goalkeeper Jordan Pickford, held firm.

Despite their control of possession and an aggressive attacking front, led by Daniel James and Wilfried Gnonto, Leeds struggled to find the final touch. Gnonto came close on several occasions, but the game looked destined for a goalless draw.

The turning point arrived in the 84th minute when James Tarkowski was penalized for a handball inside the box. After a brief VAR check, the decision was confirmed, and Nmecha stepped up to calmly slot the ball into the bottom-right corner, securing all three points for Daniel Farke’s side.

The win marks a historic moment for the club, as it is only the third time in Premier League history that two of the three promoted sides have won on the opening weekend.

For Everton, the result is a continuation of a frustrating trend, as they have now lost their opening league game in four consecutive seasons. Manager David Moyes expressed his frustration with the controversial penalty decision after the match, stating he believed it was “not a penalty” and calling the decision “bizarre.” However, he also gave credit to Leeds, acknowledging their relentless intensity throughout the game.

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