adminIn a dramatic start to the new Premier League season, Leeds United secured a vital 1-0 victory over Everton at a raucous Elland Road, though the result was marred by a highly controversial late penalty decision that infuriated Everton manager David Moyes. The newly-promoted side looked dominant in the first half but failed to convert their chances, with Joel Piroe going close. The match seemed destined for a goalless draw until the 84th minute, when Everton defender James Tarkowski was adjudged to have handled the ball inside the area.
Despite a lengthy VAR review, the on-field decision stood, much to the fury of Everton’s players and manager. Replays showed Tarkowski leaning into a block with his arm by his side, leading to a heated exchange with officials at full-time. Moyes, seething, lamented the call, suggesting that for a player to avoid such a penalty, “you’d have to get his arm chopped off.” The Scot’s rage was palpable, and he insisted the crowd’s reaction had influenced the referee’s decision. Leeds’ summer signing Lukas Nmecha, making his debut, calmly dispatched the resulting spot-kick for his first goal for the club, sending the home fans into raptures.
Meanwhile, the transfer window continues to dominate headlines, with Tottenham Hotspur closing in on a significant deal for Crystal Palace’s Eberechi Eze. Spurs, who are looking to fill the void left by an injury to James Maddison, have been in talks with Palace for a transfer valued at around £55 million plus add-ons. The deal is said to be progressing, though a key obstacle remains in the form of the payment structure. Despite the transfer speculation, Eze featured in Palace’s opening match, a 0-0 draw at Chelsea, a sign that the deal is not yet finalized. Palace manager Oliver Glasner confirmed that Eze’s £68 million release clause has expired, putting the power in the club’s hands, and he expects the player to continue to feature while he remains a Palace player.
In other transfer news, Brentford are holding a firm line against Newcastle’s interest in striker Yoane Wissa. The DR Congo international, who scored 19 goals last season, has been pushing for a move and was omitted from Brentford’s season opener. Wissa has gone so far as to remove all mention of Brentford from his social media, an action labelled as “childish” by pundit Robert Earnshaw. Despite the player’s clear desire to leave, Brentford are standing firm, refusing to sell until they can secure a replacement. Newcastle’s latest offer of £35 million has been rejected, with the Bees reportedly holding out for a valuation closer to £60 million. The stalemate continues, with both clubs facing a tense final week of the transfer window.
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