Leeds United vs Everton LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
Luis Sinisterra makes his first start under Jesse Marsch as Frank Lampard’s side look for a first win of the season
If taking over from Marcelo Bielsa seemed the most thankless task at Elland Road, replacing Raphinha was not far behind. The Brazilian may have been the most gifted footballer to play for Leeds since the generation who reached the 2001 Champions League semi-finals. Luis Sinisterra was charged with succeeding Barcelona’s £50 million buy and his first Premier League goal extended Leeds’ fine start to the season.
Even as his team missed the opportunity to break into the top four, Bielsa’s successor Jesse Marsch offered more evidence his overhaul will bear fruit. The chance to become the first Leeds side since Don Revie’s eventual champions of 1973-74 to win their first three top-flight home games of a campaign was eschewed but the Colombian’s strike brought echoes of Raphinha. Sinisterra looked the right man for the job.
And yet this was a tale of two goalscoring wingers and two summer transfer targets. Sinisterra has moved but Anthony Gordon, so far, has stayed.
Everton could be grateful for that.
Their third successive 1-1 draw was the second to feature a Gordon goal. But, on an evening when they contributed much, they could nevertheless rue the loss of the lead on the road for the second time in four days. This is their longest winless start to a season in 12 years and, with Liverpool next, the wait may go on.
Leeds United vs Everton
Bamford just manages to latch onto a volleyed effort from just inside the area, but it is partially blocked and Pickford gathers the ball.
Leeds United vs Everton
The visitors are really hanging on here, but with Onana an Iwobi screening their back four, Leeds just cannot break through the centre.
Leeds United vs Everton
Summing up his game so far, Harrison drags a low shot from 20 yards well wide of the target.
Leeds United vs Everton
Curiously, Everton are yet to make a substitution, though their bench is not stocked with many viable alternatives at the moment.
Leeds United vs Everton
SAVE! Meslier makes a crucial stop at his near post, as Patterson blasts a brilliant chance from the right side of the area straight at the Leeds keeper! He had to score there, but looked like he's rather be anywhere other than in such an advanced position. In agony on the touchline, Lampard clearly can't believe it!
Leeds United vs Everton
During the second half, Leeds have had nine attempts at goal compared to just two before the break. Everton have been restricted to only two themselves since the half-time interval.
Leeds United vs Everton
CLOSE! Everton come close to snatching it! From the corner, the ball bounces dangerously around the six-yard box before breaking to Onana. The Belgian midfielder directs it towards goal from close range, but the perfectly-positioned Kristensen makes a last-gasp block with his head!
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