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
From a free-kick on the right flank, Adams receives the ball in space, 30 yards out. He sends in a dangerous inswinging ball to the back post, but a number of pink Everton shirts descend on it and clear their lines.
Leeds United vs Everton
Four minutes of stoppage time has been indicated - largely as a result of the injuries to Rodrigo and Tarkowski - and two have already been played.
Leeds United vs Everton
Leeds have lost only two of their last 17 matches against Everton at Elland Road, but that record has not helped inspire them so far - they just cannot make anything spark in the final third today.
Leeds United vs Everton
Urged to shoot from 25 yards out, Koch winds up a powerful effort, but upon its release the ball flies well over the crossbar and into the stand.
Leeds United vs Everton
Though Leeds have had a 67 per cent share of the ball so far, Everton have managed four attempts on goal to their hosts' solitary one - it has been an impressive rearguard action from the Toffees.
Leeds United vs Everton
With Everton hanging on until half-time, hoping to maintain their one-goal advantage, Tarkowski comes straight back on and resumes his position in the back four.
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