Football Insider revealed that Harrison had “burned his bridges” at Leeds ahead of his return to West Yorkshire, but Daniel Farke welcomed the winger back into his plans as the Whites kicked off their top-flight return against none other than Everton.

If Leeds have ambitions of staying up, the hothouse atmosphere of Elland Road could hold the key, writes Phil McNulty.

Leeds took 21 shots in their opening game of the season, while Newcastle had 16.

It meant the likes of Joe Rodon and loanee Manor Solomon were overlooked, albeit the five inclusions saw Leeds become the team most represented. Ex-Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford, now of Manchester City, won the Championship player of the season, beating James and Tanaka to the accolade.

Daniel Farke could finally seal a move for Jonathan Rowe as Leeds United look to strengthen for a difficult 2025/26 campaign.

In its first Premier League game for more than two years, Elland Road was jumping, and Leeds almost left with no choice but to play the intense and aggressive football that got their season up and running with a 1-0 win over Everton. David Moyes has seen most things in football, and the visiting manager was impressed.

Leeds United kicked off their 2025-26 Premier League campaign with a 1-0 win over Everton at Elland Road. Whites boss Daniel Farke told BBC Sport "it was a really magic night" and a "top performance" from his side.