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Everton were beaten 1-0 by Leeds United at Elland Road having found themselves on the wrong end of what appeared to be a debatable penalty call. Having weathered the storm of intensive pressure from their newly promoted hosts in the first half when they were kept on the back foot, the Blues improved after the break, only to suffer a sucker punch late on when captain James Tarkowski was adjudged to have handled the ball and substitute Lucas Nmechia despatched the resultant spot-kick.

Join Ian Croll, Chris Beesley and Joe Thomas as they react to Everton’s season opening defeat to Leeds United. 

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*Emotional farewell to Goodison Park | 16-page Everton souvenir picture special:* 

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*Gavin Buckland's Book 'The End' | Order your copy here:* https://tinyurl.com/GavinBucklandTheEnd

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