Monday’s Leeds United hero Lukas Nmecha says his side showed a lot of maturity throughout their win over Everton but that the team lacked the cutting edge in the final third.

The image of David Moyes’ hands on his head at the stroke of half-time was an appropriate metaphor for their season opener against Leeds United at Elland Road. In the first half, the Toffees

Everton boss David Moyes said his side's display did not warrant a point, but he did not believe Leeds United should have been awarded a decisive penalty in the final match of the Premier League's opening weekend.

Everton have been told to act in the transfer market after their disastrous defeat against Leeds at Elland Road.

A cross from Dan James was met by Piroe but O’Brien scrambled it away. The first quarter of the match had passed with Everton not getting a touch in the Leeds box. That finally changes in the 29th minute when Alcaraz broke into the box but the Leeds keeper was there to snuff out the chance.

Referee Chris Kavanagh pointed to the spot when James Tarkowski blocked Anton Stach’s strike with his arm. Lukas Nmecha converted to hand Leeds victory, with Everton furious as VAR upheld the call. “I’m really disappointed and unless you cut the boys hand off, I don’t know where he goes,” David Moyes said.

Looked solid against a rather blunt Everton attack. Definitely needs a little more magic up front. But these are matches to take points from, Leeds must be on the right side of results in matches like this if they are to stay in the division.