Leeds edge Everton at Elland Road

Leeds United beat Everton 1-0 at Elland Road as Daniel Farke praised his players and reflected on the margins that decided the game.

Farke defends Leeds win with bold approach

Leeds United beat Everton 1-0 at Elland Road thanks to Lukas Nmecha scoring from a penalty after James Tarkowski was judged to have handled the ball. Leeds dominated the first half with solid possession and pressure, finishing with around 70 percent possession and about 21 total shots, 12 of them on target. The win came despite a late moment when Everton threatened to shift momentum and a stoppage that briefly tested Leeds in the second half.

Daniel Farke framed the victory as a sign of Leeds identity rather than a one off. He stressed that the team played with a front foot philosophy and resisted sitting back, a stance that suits a newly promoted side. Yet he warned that Premier League games can pivot on a single moment, and he pointed to a late stoppage when a player was briefly forced off and the team had to play with a moment of reduced numbers. The result also raises questions about how far Leeds can push this style against tougher opponents who can exploit transitions.

Highlights

A win to build on, not a finish line to rest on.