Overview

• Referee Chris Kavanagh penalised Tarkowski for blocking Anton Stach’s shot with his arm in the 84th minute, and VAR upheld the decision after review.
• Debutant Lukas Nmecha, on the field for about six minutes, converted from 12 yards past Jordan Pickford to settle the match.
• Leeds controlled long stretches, piling up early corners and chances, while Everton failed to register a first-half shot and created little until late on.
• Jack Grealish made his Everton debut as a late substitute but had limited impact, with Leeds goalkeeper Lucas Perri saving well from Charly Alcaraz during the visitors’ best spell.
• David Moyes and Tarkowski disputed the penalty, pundits were divided over its validity, and Everton’s makeshift lineup reinforced calls for further signings.