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Leeds United kicked off their 2025-26 Premier League campaign with a 1-0 win over Everton at Elland Road. Whites boss Daniel Farke told BBC Sport "it was a really magic night" and a "top performance" from his side.
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Inside Elland Road - Leeds United quintet get PFA recognition and Sheffield Wednesday boycott
It meant the likes of Joe Rodon and loanee Manor Solomon were overlooked, albeit the five inclusions saw Leeds become the team most represented. Ex-Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford, now of Manchester City, won the Championship player of the season, beating James and Tanaka to the accolade.
In what was a composed yet electric return to the Premier League, Leeds United launched their campaign with a 1–0 victory over Everton at Elland Road - and it was Japan midfielder Ao Tanaka who stole the headlines.
Daniel Farke could finally seal a move for Jonathan Rowe as Leeds United look to strengthen for a difficult 2025/26 campaign.
It wouldn't be Leeds United without a bit of controversy to kick off the new Premier League campaign. A fired-up Elland Road, a disputed penalty and, in the end, a strong all-round performance saw the Whites edge past Everton in their opener.
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Hundreds or residents worried about increase in parked cars on Elland Road into Brighouse
Too many drivers are parking their cars clogging a junction which is used for access to a nature reserve, making it unsafe, councillors heard.
Much has been made of the height of Leeds United’s eight summer signings, with several standing over 6ft, and Daniel Farke’s men will certainly be
Jack Grealish has been unable to inspire Everton after going on as a second-half substitute for his debut in a 1-0 loss to promoted Leeds in the Premier League.
So, 30 years on from that first trip - a trip I have now made with my daughter and will do with my son - the journey to Elland Road is still my favourite to make. It is a journey that links generations. Telling my five-year-old about her great-grandad while walking through the Lowfields tunnel was an emotional one.
Former Leeds United and Everton striker Jermaine Beckford says he "can’t wait" to see two of his old sides go head-to-head at Elland Road tonight in the opening game of the new season.Beckford, who
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