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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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
Everton attack
1. The visitors lump a ball forward straight from kick-off. Doucoure brings it down and flashes a shot past Meslier’s far post.
Leeds attack
2. A huge roar as Leeds find space on the far side. Firpo cuts the ball back into the area but Everton clear it just as Klich was lurking. It’s a fast start, as expected.
Bamford and Mina come together
4. That’s going to be a battle to watch this afternoon. Bamford and Mina are already at it. The latter holds his face after a touch from United’s No 9. The referee has a word but nothing doing. We carry on...
Leeds in possession
7. United controlling a lot of early possession. Darren England is letting a lot of things go early on this afternoon, which is good for the flow of the game but not any attackers. Richarlison isn’t happy with a tackle from Struijk. He then wins a free-kick from Ayling.
Leeds attack
10. Good pressure from United down the right. The ball eventually breaks to Raphinha, who brings it down and shoots at goal. It’s tame though and straight at Pickford.
Ayling down
12. Bit gets nothing in the Everton half. The visitors then win a goal-kick and Pickford is getting the Elland Road treatment, as ever...
Everton attack
14. Some danger for Leeds. Richarlison turns and runs at the United defence. He gets to the edge of the box and shoots but it’s blocked. Phillips then wins a free-kick to relieve the pressure as Gray tries to pick up the second ball.
Leeds corner
15. Everton make a mess of clearing their lines at the back. Phillips gathers and lays it off to Ayling from 25-yards... Elland Road asks him to shoot and he obliges. It’s blocked wide.
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