Daniel Farke, Everton
(Credit: Imago)
Josh Edwards
Sun 17 August 2025 14:46, UK
Leeds United make their long-awaited return to Premier League football on Monday with a clash against Everton under the lights.
After two seasons in the Championship, Leeds are finally back in the Premier League, where they belong, and will host Everton at Elland Road on Monday night.
Both sides have enjoyed a summer of change, with eight new arrivals already checking in at Leeds United, and more to come in the next two weeks.
As for the Toffees, The Friedkin Group are looking to stamp their authority on Merseyside, having brought a lot of new exciting talent to Everton.
Both sides will be looking to get off to a winning start, as the Whites look to fight for survival.
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Leeds United boss Daniel Farke will want to put to bed any talk of him not being fit for the Premier League. (Credit: Imago)
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Leeds will be without summer signing Jaka Bijol for the clash against Everton, as a result of a red card picked up in his final game for Udinese.
Seb Bornauw is also a doubt, but the remainder of Leeds’ new additions will be expected to feature, including Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who could haunt his former club.
A late decision is to be made on the availability of Jayden Bogle, who is the only doubt heading into Monday night’s game.
As for Everton, key player Jarrad Branthwaite will be asbent, having picked up a hamstring injury in pre-season, while Vitalii Mykolenko is also a minor doubt.
Predicted lineups
Leeds: Perri, Bogle, Rodon, Struijk, Gudmundsson, Tanaka, Ampadu, Stach, James, Gnonto, Piroe
Everton: Pickford, O’Brien, Tarkowski, Keane, Aznou, Garner, Gueye, Dewsbury-Hall, Ndiaye, Alcaraz, Beto
How Leeds could line up vs Everton
Prediction: Leeds 1-1 Everton
If Leeds can avoid defeat against the Toffees, it would be a positive start to the season and keep them at that point-per-game ratio needed to stay in the Premier League.
It will be a tough encounter, but Farke has plenty of threats to utilise in his squad, and the same stands for Everton.
Jack Grealish could make his debut after joining on loan from Man City, while Iliman Ndiaye will also have a huge role to play in the game.
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