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North Wales Chronicle
5 hours ago
- Sport
- North Wales Chronicle
Leeds left-back Gabriel Gudmundsson impressed by Elland Road atmosphere
Lukas Nmecha's contentious late penalty sealed Leeds' deserved 1-0 victory against Everton in their first game back in the top flight after a two-year absence. The atmosphere at LS11 reached fever pitch and Sweden left-back Gudmundsson, signed for a reported £10million from Lille in July, acknowledged the fans will be key to their survival chances. 🔉 BRINGING THE NOISE!!! — Leeds United (@LUFC) August 18, 2025 Gudmundsson told LUTV after an impressive debut: 'Wow! I really enjoyed that one, I can tell you that. 'We have to have this atmosphere. It was amazing. It was so good and we need them to push us. 'It does make a difference. Obviously, you're focused on the game, but you know, hearing the crowd shouting and singing is really nice. 'It adds a small percentage – to work and run and fight even more, so they need to keep doing that. 'In the Premier League we're going to suffer, but we have to suffer together.' Gudmundsson said three points in their opener was crucial for Leeds, whose next two league fixtures are at Arsenal and against Newcastle before the first international break in September. 'It was the first game and was really important to start well,' the 26-year-old left-back added. 'We know what it means to get three points. 'We know that we have two upcoming games that are going to be really tough.' 👌 That Premier League winning feeling! — Leeds United (@LUFC) August 19, 2025 Leeds are waiting to learn the full extent of Ethan Ampadu's injury after a clattering late second-half challenge by Tim Iroegbunam eventually saw their captain forced off. Everton boss David Moyes was furious at referee Chris Kavanagh's penalty decision, upheld by VAR, after James Tarkowski was adjudged to have handled after leaning into Anton Stach's deflected shot. But Everton carried little threat and although Moyes is 'desperate' to add quality in the final third, he said Toffees fans must not expect too much too soon of loan star Jack Grealish. The England playmaker had no chance to shine after making his debut off the bench with 20 minutes left. Moyes said: 'Jack's trained really well. I just want to bring him in at the right time rather than the expectations be too high, too quickly for him. 'I think he's very rarely played two games in a row. He's very rarely played three games in a row. 'So if you look into his history – we need to bring him on at the right times. 'The attacking play – we're desperate to get more quality in. Let's be fair, I've been saying for a while we have to find ways of getting that better.'
Powys County Times
12 hours ago
- Sport
- Powys County Times
Lukas Nmecha scores as Leeds beat Everton to make winning Premier League return
Lukas Nmecha converted a controversial late penalty on his debut as Leeds made a winning return to the Premier League by beating Everton 1-0 at Elland Road. Second-half substitute Nmecha held his nerve to fire home an 84th-minute winner from the spot and seal Leeds a deserved win after Everton captain James Tarkowski was adjudged to have handled. Leeds debutant Anton Stach's thumping shot struck Tarkowski on the arm and although referee Chris Kavanagh's penalty decision appeared harsh, it was upheld by VAR. After a minute's silence in tribute to former Liverpool forward Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva, Leeds, back in the top flight after a two-year absence, made their customary feverish start. 🤩 ALL THREE POINTS!!! — Leeds United (@LUFC) August 18, 2025 They forced five corners inside the opening 14 minutes and Jordan Pickford denied them an early breakthrough after Joel Piroe had pounced on Tarkowski's mistake. Piroe's shot was blocked as Everton tried to ride out the storm, but the visitors doggedly held their shape and after 33 minutes, Pickford's save from Piroe's early shot was Leeds' only effort on target. Pascal Struijk's header from another of Stach's excellent corners was brilliantly cleared at the back post by Everton defender Jake O'Brien and Willy Gnonto fired over the crossbar. Leeds dominated the first period, having 12 shots in total to Everton's none, and visiting boss David Moyes will have been glad of the half-time whistle. Gnonto threatened again when shooting straight at Pickford soon after the restart and after Idrissa Gueye had lashed Everton's first shot over, the Italy forward drilled into the side-netting. Half-time: Leeds 0-0 Everton 🤝 It has been a busy half for @LUFC 's attackers, taking 12 shots! — Premier League (@premierleague) August 18, 2025 Everton midfielder Tim Iroegbunam was booked for a late challenge on Ethan Ampadu, which left the Leeds skipper in a crumpled heap before the visitors began to eke out more possession. After Gnonto had made way for substitute Brenden Aaronson, England midfielder Jack Grealish stepped off the bench for his first Everton appearance as a replacement for Iroegbunam. Everton's first effort on target, from Charly Alcaraz, was saved by Leeds debutant Lucas Perri at his near post before Ao Tanaka volleyed over as the home side looked to regain momentum. 💥 6 minutes! — Leeds United (@LUFC) August 18, 2025 And fortune favoured Daniel Farke's side when they were on the right side of Kavanagh's penalty decision. Tarkowski leant into Stach's fierce drive and after Kavanagh pointed to the spot, his decision was backed up by VAR and Nmecha, a free summer signing from Wolfsburg, buried his spot-kick, six minutes after replacing Piroe. Everton, who lost only three of their last 18 league games last season following the return of Moyes for his second spell in charge in January, rarely threatened and slipped to their first defeat at Elland Road in six league matches, stretching back to 2001.
Rhyl Journal
14 hours ago
- Sport
- Rhyl Journal
Lukas Nmecha scores as Leeds beat Everton to make winning Premier League return
Second-half substitute Nmecha held his nerve to fire home an 84th-minute winner from the spot and seal Leeds a deserved win after Everton captain James Tarkowski was adjudged to have handled. Leeds debutant Anton Stach's thumping shot struck Tarkowski on the arm and although referee Chris Kavanagh's penalty decision appeared harsh, it was upheld by VAR. After a minute's silence in tribute to former Liverpool forward Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva, Leeds, back in the top flight after a two-year absence, made their customary feverish start. 🤩 ALL THREE POINTS!!! — Leeds United (@LUFC) August 18, 2025 They forced five corners inside the opening 14 minutes and Jordan Pickford denied them an early breakthrough after Joel Piroe had pounced on Tarkowski's mistake. Piroe's shot was blocked as Everton tried to ride out the storm, but the visitors doggedly held their shape and after 33 minutes, Pickford's save from Piroe's early shot was Leeds' only effort on target. Pascal Struijk's header from another of Stach's excellent corners was brilliantly cleared at the back post by Everton defender Jake O'Brien and Willy Gnonto fired over the crossbar. Leeds dominated the first period, having 12 shots in total to Everton's none, and visiting boss David Moyes will have been glad of the half-time whistle. Gnonto threatened again when shooting straight at Pickford soon after the restart and after Idrissa Gueye had lashed Everton's first shot over, the Italy forward drilled into the side-netting. Half-time: Leeds 0-0 Everton 🤝 It has been a busy half for @LUFC's attackers, taking 12 shots! — Premier League (@premierleague) August 18, 2025 Everton midfielder Tim Iroegbunam was booked for a late challenge on Ethan Ampadu, which left the Leeds skipper in a crumpled heap before the visitors began to eke out more possession. After Gnonto had made way for substitute Brenden Aaronson, England midfielder Jack Grealish stepped off the bench for his first Everton appearance as a replacement for Iroegbunam. Everton's first effort on target, from Charly Alcaraz, was saved by Leeds debutant Lucas Perri at his near post before Ao Tanaka volleyed over as the home side looked to regain momentum. 💥 6 minutes! — Leeds United (@LUFC) August 18, 2025 And fortune favoured Daniel Farke's side when they were on the right side of Kavanagh's penalty decision. Tarkowski leant into Stach's fierce drive and after Kavanagh pointed to the spot, his decision was backed up by VAR and Nmecha, a free summer signing from Wolfsburg, buried his spot-kick, six minutes after replacing Piroe. Everton, who lost only three of their last 18 league games last season following the return of Moyes for his second spell in charge in January, rarely threatened and slipped to their first defeat at Elland Road in six league matches, stretching back to 2001.
North Wales Chronicle
18 hours ago
- Sport
- North Wales Chronicle
Lukas Nmecha scores as Leeds beat Everton to make winning Premier League return
Second-half substitute Nmecha held his nerve to fire home an 84th-minute winner from the spot and seal Leeds a deserved win after Everton captain James Tarkowski was adjudged to have handled. Leeds debutant Anton Stach's thumping shot struck Tarkowski on the arm and although referee Chris Kavanagh's penalty decision appeared harsh, it was upheld by VAR. After a minute's silence in tribute to former Liverpool forward Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva, Leeds, back in the top flight after a two-year absence, made their customary feverish start. 🤩 ALL THREE POINTS!!! — Leeds United (@LUFC) August 18, 2025 They forced five corners inside the opening 14 minutes and Jordan Pickford denied them an early breakthrough after Joel Piroe had pounced on Tarkowski's mistake. Piroe's shot was blocked as Everton tried to ride out the storm, but the visitors doggedly held their shape and after 33 minutes, Pickford's save from Piroe's early shot was Leeds' only effort on target. Pascal Struijk's header from another of Stach's excellent corners was brilliantly cleared at the back post by Everton defender Jake O'Brien and Willy Gnonto fired over the crossbar. Leeds dominated the first period, having 12 shots in total to Everton's none, and visiting boss David Moyes will have been glad of the half-time whistle. Gnonto threatened again when shooting straight at Pickford soon after the restart and after Idrissa Gueye had lashed Everton's first shot over, the Italy forward drilled into the side-netting. Half-time: Leeds 0-0 Everton 🤝 It has been a busy half for @LUFC's attackers, taking 12 shots! — Premier League (@premierleague) August 18, 2025 Everton midfielder Tim Iroegbunam was booked for a late challenge on Ethan Ampadu, which left the Leeds skipper in a crumpled heap before the visitors began to eke out more possession. After Gnonto had made way for substitute Brenden Aaronson, England midfielder Jack Grealish stepped off the bench for his first Everton appearance as a replacement for Iroegbunam. Everton's first effort on target, from Charly Alcaraz, was saved by Leeds debutant Lucas Perri at his near post before Ao Tanaka volleyed over as the home side looked to regain momentum. 💥 6 minutes! — Leeds United (@LUFC) August 18, 2025 And fortune favoured Daniel Farke's side when they were on the right side of Kavanagh's penalty decision. Tarkowski leant into Stach's fierce drive and after Kavanagh pointed to the spot, his decision was backed up by VAR and Nmecha, a free summer signing from Wolfsburg, buried his spot-kick, six minutes after replacing Piroe. Everton, who lost only three of their last 18 league games last season following the return of Moyes for his second spell in charge in January, rarely threatened and slipped to their first defeat at Elland Road in six league matches, stretching back to 2001.
Leader Live
18 hours ago
- Sport
- Leader Live
Lukas Nmecha scores as Leeds beat Everton to make winning Premier League return
Second-half substitute Nmecha held his nerve to fire home an 84th-minute winner from the spot and seal Leeds a deserved win after Everton captain James Tarkowski was adjudged to have handled. Leeds debutant Anton Stach's thumping shot struck Tarkowski on the arm and although referee Chris Kavanagh's penalty decision appeared harsh, it was upheld by VAR. After a minute's silence in tribute to former Liverpool forward Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva, Leeds, back in the top flight after a two-year absence, made their customary feverish start. 🤩 ALL THREE POINTS!!! — Leeds United (@LUFC) August 18, 2025 They forced five corners inside the opening 14 minutes and Jordan Pickford denied them an early breakthrough after Joel Piroe had pounced on Tarkowski's mistake. Piroe's shot was blocked as Everton tried to ride out the storm, but the visitors doggedly held their shape and after 33 minutes, Pickford's save from Piroe's early shot was Leeds' only effort on target. Pascal Struijk's header from another of Stach's excellent corners was brilliantly cleared at the back post by Everton defender Jake O'Brien and Willy Gnonto fired over the crossbar. Leeds dominated the first period, having 12 shots in total to Everton's none, and visiting boss David Moyes will have been glad of the half-time whistle. Gnonto threatened again when shooting straight at Pickford soon after the restart and after Idrissa Gueye had lashed Everton's first shot over, the Italy forward drilled into the side-netting. Half-time: Leeds 0-0 Everton 🤝 It has been a busy half for @LUFC's attackers, taking 12 shots! — Premier League (@premierleague) August 18, 2025 Everton midfielder Tim Iroegbunam was booked for a late challenge on Ethan Ampadu, which left the Leeds skipper in a crumpled heap before the visitors began to eke out more possession. After Gnonto had made way for substitute Brenden Aaronson, England midfielder Jack Grealish stepped off the bench for his first Everton appearance as a replacement for Iroegbunam. Everton's first effort on target, from Charly Alcaraz, was saved by Leeds debutant Lucas Perri at his near post before Ao Tanaka volleyed over as the home side looked to regain momentum. 💥 6 minutes! — Leeds United (@LUFC) August 18, 2025 And fortune favoured Daniel Farke's side when they were on the right side of Kavanagh's penalty decision. Tarkowski leant into Stach's fierce drive and after Kavanagh pointed to the spot, his decision was backed up by VAR and Nmecha, a free summer signing from Wolfsburg, buried his spot-kick, six minutes after replacing Piroe. Everton, who lost only three of their last 18 league games last season following the return of Moyes for his second spell in charge in January, rarely threatened and slipped to their first defeat at Elland Road in six league matches, stretching back to 2001.
