Leeds United returned to the Premier League with a victory, as Lukas Nmecha's late penalty lifted Daniel Farke's men past Everton 1-0 at Elland Road on Monday.

Leeds United edged past Everton 1-0 in the final match of the 2025-26 Premier League season’s opening weekend. Lukas Nmecha rolled home a late penalty (84’) after James Tarkowski was adjudged to have handled it inside the box.

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.

Arsenal host newly promoted Leeds United on Saturday night at the Emirates in a Premier League clash of title intent against top-flight ambition

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

As with every other game this weekend, players from both teams will be wearing black armbands, and fans are already asking what it means. Black armbands have been a part of football for years. This time,

Leeds’ win over Everton was settled by a late penalty that sparked fierce debate, with managers and pundits split on whether the decision was correct.