If there was one moment that neatly summed up Monday’s curtain-raiser at Elland Road, it was the demolition job to which Ethan Ampadu subjected Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall in the first half. Facing his own goal, Dewsbury-Hall had dropped in to collect the ball from his defence, but Ampadu tracked him all the way and did not hesitate in launching into a …
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Leeds, amid the cacophony, pinned passive, panicky Everton back in the first half, every tackle bringing supporters to their feet – especially a crunching challenge by Ethan Ampadu that left Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall prone on the turf. If there was a worry for Leeds and Farke, it was that their dominance in the first half brought no reward, their attack a …
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Key events Show key events only Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature 53 mins: Everton are enjoying more possession here. I wonder if Grealish for Alcaraz at the hour mark might help at this stage. I’ve had so many managers as musicians suggestions, that I will hold them for full-time because otherwise I won’t mention the football. Share …
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Having praised one of the youngest players in United’s squad, they had the oldest to thank for keeping Leeds out. Veteran goalkeeper Tom Heaton signed a one-year contract extension three weeks ago and, with Andre Onana injured, the 39-year-old is pushing Altay Bayindir for the interim first-choice role. And he caught the eye with three excellent second-half saves. Largie Ramazani …
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