If Leeds have ambitions of staying up, the hothouse atmosphere of Elland Road could hold the key, writes Phil McNulty.

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.

Despite stealing a vast majority of headlines after the Everton game, Nmecha could well find he's been upgraded on if the €50m (£43m) striker does seal a switch to England shortly, on top of Joel Piroe also feeling less secure about his first-team minutes moving forward.

Hello and welcome to our coverage of tonight's Premier League clash between Leeds United and Everton at Elland Road.

Lucas Perri's inclusion in the starting lineup is a statement of intent from Farke. The young goalkeeper, who has been touted as a rising star, brings fresh energy and potential to the Leeds defense. His performance will be crucial as Leeds aims to solidify its backline this season.

A major road in Leeds is currently blocked following a crash this morning. The crash has happened on the A643 and is causing big problems for traffic. The traffic is bumper-to-bumper from the A58 to the M621 for Junction 2 for Elland Road.

Can Okafor stay injury-free long enough to make a decisive impact? Leeds have been here before, taking risks on talented pl

In a highly anticipated opening match at Elland Road, Leeds United's new goalkeeper, Lucas Perri, made his professional debut. This pivotal moment set the stage for an intense clash against Everton, showcasing the fresh talent and strategic line-ups of both teams.

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.