First-half goals from Gylfi Sigurdsson and Dominic Calvert-Lewin were enough to hand Everton a rare victory at Elland Road as Leeds were beaten 2-1 in a pulsating contest on Wednesday.
Sigurdsson tapped in Lucas Digne’s brilliant cross to hand the Toffees the lead inside nine minutes, before Calvert-Lewin ended his seven-game goal drought with a close-range header before the break.
Leeds were unfortunate not to get on the scoresheet in a frenetic first half, with Ezgjan Alioski rattling the post, but took just three minutes to halve the deficit in the second period as Raphinha’s crisp finish laid the foundations of a comeback.
Leeds laid siege to the Everton goal but found stand-in goalkeeper Robin Olsen in inspired form as he prevented Mateusz Klich, Raphinha and Jack Harrison from salvaging a point.
Everton’s second Premier League win at Elland Road lifts Carlo Ancelotti’s side up to fifth in the table, five behind fourth-placed Liverpool ahead of their game with Brighton later on Wednesday, while Leeds remain 11th after their valiant fightback fell short.
More to follow.
What’s next?
Everton travel to Manchester United on Saturday Night Football at 8pm – live on Sky Sports Premier League – before Leeds host Crystal Palace on Monday Night Football at 8pm – live on Sky Sports Premier League.
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