Leeds United 2-2 Everton - recap: Marcelo Bielsa, Rafa Benitez, Liam Cooper and Kalvin Phillips post-match reaction
Marcelo Bielsa's side will be looking to put a disappointing result against Manchester United behind them last week while the Toffees defeated Southampton.
Leeds fans will finally make their comeback to the terraces in LS11 after Covid restrictions were lifted last month.
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Hide AdIt has been 17 months since supporters watched on at full capacity and over 16 years since they took in a top flight game.
It's set to be an emotional afternoon at Elland Road for many, as the club returns to some form of normality and pays respects to those we have lost over the past year and a half.
On pitch, Bielsa's men have a job to do against Rafa Benitez' s side.
Follow every kick LIVE below:
Leeds United v Everton - LIVE BLOG
Key Events
- Leeds United host Everton in the Premier League
- Fans return to Elland Road at full capacity
- Kick-off at is at 3pm
- FT - Leeds United 2-2 Everton
Two changes for Leeds United
The headline news is that Kalvin Phillips returns to the line-up this afternoon. Junior Firpo is also drafted in to make his first competitive start for the club.
Robin Koch and Rodrigo are the two to drop out - the German isn’t named in the matchday squad while the Spaniard is on the bench.
It will be Stuart Dallas and Mateusz Klich in midfield.
Leeds emerge to a roar at Elland Road
United’s squad are out first in LS11. There’s a huge roar from the home support, as Luke Ayling and Kalvin Phillips lead the applause.
This is going to be a special afternoon...
Elland Road is bouncing
It’s bouncing down with rain... but the whole stadium is electric ahead of kick-off. The crowd working through their chants and giving the squad applause as they finish their warm-up.
Kick-off next
Elland Road is high on anticipation... a first Premier League game at full capacity for 17 years next.
Oh yes. Updates to come right here...
TEAMS OUT
Marching On Together is being belted out in full for the first time in 17 months at Elland Road...
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