Overview

• Lukas Nmecha converted an 84th-minute penalty for a 1-0 win after Anton Stach’s shot struck James Tarkowski’s arm at Elland Road.
• Referee Chris Kavanagh’s decision was confirmed by VAR, with the Premier League match centre saying Tarkowski had “leaned into the ball.”
• Everton’s David Moyes called it a “really poor” decision and Tarkowski said it was “bizarre,” while Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher deemed it a penalty and Chris Sutton labeled it “a scandal.”
• Leeds controlled long spells and produced 12 first‑half shots as Stach impressed and debutant goalkeeper Lucas Perri saved well, while Jack Grealish’s late Everton debut had little effect.
• Sky Sports issued an on‑air apology after a hot‑mic remark from Gary Neville about Leeds fans, drawing separate attention to the broadcast.