Leeds United’s Premier League return got off to the perfect start through a 1-0 victory at home to Everton - but how did we rate the players?
Leeds absolutely dominated the first half but without being able to make a breakthrough, Joel Piroe seeing three attempts either blocked by defenders or saved by keeper Jordan Pickford.
Everton then came more into the contest after the break, albeit Leeds still has chances that they were unable to convert.
Despite the introduction of Jack Grealish for the visitors, the game appeared to be heading towards a goalless draw but Elland Road erupted in the 82nd minute as the Whites were awarded a penalty.
From a Leeds break, a rocket of a shot from Anton Stach was blocked by James Tarkowski’s arm and referee Chris Kavanagh thought long and hard before pointing to the spot.
The decision then survived a check by VAR and substitute Lukas Nmecha stepped up to rifle home a clinical spot kick into the bottom right corner to send Elland Road wild.
Leeds United writer Lee Sobot hands out the scores as the Whites hit lift off in their first game,
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7. Anton Stach
8 - Again looking like a very good signing. Began well, got forward from the midfield three and generally made a nuisance of himself. Faded a bit after the break but his thunderous shot won Leeds the decisive penalty. | Getty Images
8. Ao Tanaka
8 - Took a while to get going but came alive as the game wore on and his tenacity and drive towards the closing stages was a joy to see. Crowd love him. Shooting not quite on the money but no doubting it's in his locker. | Getty Images
9. Willy Gnonto
7 - Ran his socks off, a constant threat and just needed the end product but it wasn't far away. Standing ovation after coming off and it was a surprise that he was the first player withdrawn. | Getty Images
10. Dan James
6 - One of his quieter displays and a bit of a mixed bag but always a threat. Just lacked the end product a bit but same for the whole front line on that score until the decisive penalty. | Getty Images
11. Joel Piroe
6 - Three chances in the first half but not golden ones, denied by a couple of blocks/deflections and Pickford save. Gave the Everton back line plenty to think about. Eventually subbed for matchwinner Nmecha. | Getty Images
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12. Brenden Aaronson
7 - The first sub on and shrugged off the ball a bit too easily to start with but his energy caused plenty of problems and he played a big part in the tide turning back in the closing stages. | Getty Images