MW1: Man Utd vs Arsenal

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Catchup with Rapid Recap: Watch the goals and big moments from Arsenal's visit to Old Trafford to face Manchester United in Premier League Matchweek 1 action.

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Toffees come unstuck in Leeds' Premier League return

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Toffees come unstuck in Leeds' Premier League return

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 United in the Premier League. The England forward, a poster boy of English soccer, is looking to reignite his career after leaving Manchester City on loan and had to be content with a place on the bench for Everton's opening game. Grealish entered in the 71st minute when the score was 0-0 at Elland Road on Monday night and struggled to make an impact before the home side were awarded a penalty when the Toffees' captain James Tarkowski blocked a goal-bound Anton Stach shot with his left arm. Although referee Chris Kavanagh's penalty decision appeared harsh, it was upheld by VAR. Lukas Nmecha, only on the field for six minutes as a substitute, stroked the spot kick past Jordan Pickford for the only goal in the 84th. Leeds were making their return to the Premier League after a two-year absence and Daniel Farke's side were the second promoted team to win in the opening round, after Sunderland against West Ham United. After a minute's silence in tribute to former Liverpool forward Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva, Leeds made their customary feverish start. They forced five corners inside the opening 14 minutes and Pickford denied them an early breakthrough. Everton, who lost only three of their last 18 league games last season following the return of manager David Moyes for his second spell in charge in January, rarely threatened and slipped to their first defeat at Leeds in six league matches, stretching back to 2001. The Merseysiders will hope for a better performance on Sunday when they host Brighton & Hove Albion for the first competitive game in their new, 53,000-seat waterfront stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock, which has replaced Goodison Park as Everton's home. With PA.