Late penalty offers hosts massive win
Leeds United edged a good and tense Premier League opener towards Everton as Lukas Nmecha got here off the bench to slam in a decisive penalty.
After Sunderland beat West Ham on Saturday, United made it two wins for the newly-promoted sides when former Manchester Metropolis ahead Nmecha saved his cool in a cauldron of Elland Street noise to beat Jordan Pickford from 12 yards.
Everton, who saved new signing Jack Grealish on the bench till the final 20 minutes, have been tepid at greatest within the first half however warmed up and have been on prime earlier than the aim.
Referee Chris Kavanagh pointed to the spot when James Tarkowsksi blocked a shot by Anton Stach together with his arm – which was tucked in by his aspect.
David Moyes will now name for extra reinforcements after seeing a makeshift aspect battle at occasions.
Midfielder James Garner needed to fill-in at left-back and Everton didn’t have a shot till 10 minutes into the second half when Idrissa Gueye slammed excessive.
They then settled and seemed brilliant, with good play from Kiernan Dewsbury-Corridor releasing Charly Alcaraz for a low shot effectively saved by debutant keeper Lucas Perri.
Toffees defender Jake O’Brien and Leeds midfielder Ao Tanaka each shot over and the sport seemed set to finish goalless till Nmecha’s important contribution – successful the sport together with his third contact of the ball.
