A late penalty from new signing Lukas Nmecha earned promoted Leeds United a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Everton in their first match back in the Premier League on Monday night.

Leeds United Edge Everton with Late Drama at Elland RoadLeeds United marked their Premier League return in the most dramatic fashion, sealing a 1-0 win over Everton thanks to Lukas Nmecha’s late

Lukas Nmecha's controversial late penalty gave Leeds lift-off on their return to the Premier League with a 1-0 victory over Everton at a jubilant Elland Road on Monday.But after Sunderland beat West Ham 3-0 on Saturday,

Jack Grealish has been unable to inspire Everton after going on as a second-half substitute for his debut in a 1-0 loss to promoted Leeds in the Premier League.

Leeds is 52-34-36 against Everton, with the Toffeemen winning the last EPL matchup in February 2023. Time: 3 p.m. ET

Daniel Farke leant on those who had helped smooth promotion from the Championship and was rewarded with an impressive victory over Everton

Leeds United returns to the Premier League after two seasons in the Championship and will play their first match back in the top flight against Everton. The game will be played at Elland Road, with Daniel Farke leading the team once again.

After a goal in the 91st minute clinched the Championship title for Leeds United last season, thousands of fans lined the city streets to celebrate. As the Whites host Everton at Elland Road this evening, supporters have told the BBC what a return to the Premier League means to them.

Much has been made of the height of Leeds United’s eight summer signings, with several standing over 6ft, and Daniel Farke’s men will certainly be

Everton went 8-7-4 (W-D-L) with a plus-8 goal difference in 19 matches under Moyes, and their statistical profile painted the Toffees as one of the best teams in the Premier League during that span. They’ll try to carry that momentum in a tricky road match with Leeds United at Elland Road on Monday night.