Leeds United vs Everton LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
Luis Sinisterra makes his first start under Jesse Marsch as Frank Lampard’s side look for a first win of the season
If taking over from Marcelo Bielsa seemed the most thankless task at Elland Road, replacing Raphinha was not far behind. The Brazilian may have been the most gifted footballer to play for Leeds since the generation who reached the 2001 Champions League semi-finals. Luis Sinisterra was charged with succeeding Barcelona’s £50 million buy and his first Premier League goal extended Leeds’ fine start to the season.
Even as his team missed the opportunity to break into the top four, Bielsa’s successor Jesse Marsch offered more evidence his overhaul will bear fruit. The chance to become the first Leeds side since Don Revie’s eventual champions of 1973-74 to win their first three top-flight home games of a campaign was eschewed but the Colombian’s strike brought echoes of Raphinha. Sinisterra looked the right man for the job.
And yet this was a tale of two goalscoring wingers and two summer transfer targets. Sinisterra has moved but Anthony Gordon, so far, has stayed.
Everton could be grateful for that.
Their third successive 1-1 draw was the second to feature a Gordon goal. But, on an evening when they contributed much, they could nevertheless rue the loss of the lead on the road for the second time in four days. This is their longest winless start to a season in 12 years and, with Liverpool next, the wait may go on.
Leeds United vs Everton
A succession of corners sees Leeds continue to pen Everton into the defensive third, but Lampard's men are still battling away for every ball and each time get it clear.
Leeds United vs Everton
SAVE! Leeds step up the intensity straight away, as Aaronson receives the ball from Harrison by the penalty spot, then turns and thumps a shot towards the top-right corner of the goal. Pickford is equal to it, though, and palms the ball away for a corner. That was the hosts' best effort yet.
Leeds United vs Everton
Leeds kick off, and we are back under way at Elland Road!
Leeds United vs Everton
Everton's first win of the season is potentially only 45 minutes away, but even if they hold firm until the closing stages, can they clear the hurdle of holding out until the final whistle? Though lacking inspiration so far, Leeds will surely not rest until the final kick of the game.
Leeds United vs Everton
Despite persistently probing around the edge of the Everton area, Leeds have lacked the nous to unlock their visitors' stubborn back four and find themselves trailing at the break. A move of some skill and a little luck helped Gordon live up to the growing hype around him, as he fired home the opener - his second Premier League goal in a matter of days. Given they've had to reshuffle their defence today, the Toffees are a well organised unit and seem unlikely to crumble after the interval.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments