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,
13. Ilia Gruev
6 - Eventually brought on for the excellent Ampadu and more than did his bit in the middle of the park in seeing his side to victory. A man who can always be relied on. | Getty Images
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14. Jack Harrison (sub)
7 - Brought on to boos but got stuck in and quickly proved a threat down the left flank. A definite step in the right direction. No doubt the bar tab that he put on for fans pre-match will have gone down well too. | AFP via Getty Images
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15. Lukas Nmecha
7 - The matchwinner, sent on upfront and cool as a cucumber with his penalty. But also looked a threat and a real handful after being brought on. | Getty Images
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17. Chris Kavanagh (referee)
8 - A few dubious decisions but generally solid and looked to make the correct call, albeit a very big one, with the penalty. | Getty Images