Premier League 2025-2026: Everton-Leeds, the likely lineups

Everton and Leeds United face off at the’Hill Dickinson Stadium for Monday night on the 23rd day of the Premier League, a challenge that could weigh both in the race for the left side of the standings and in the fight for safety. The Whites are aiming to beat the Toffees in the Premier League both in the first leg and in the return leg for the first time ever, while David Moyes’ team is trying to follow up its prestigious success at home to Aston Villa.

The 1-0 victory at Villa Park has revived Everton, which is aiming to breathe the air of the top flight after an up-and-down period. In front of their own public, however, Moyes’ team must reverse a negative trend made up of three defeats and a draw in their last four home outings. The condition of Ndiaye and Gueye, who have just returned from the African Cup of Nations, will be assessed close to the pre-match warm-up, while Grealish is out with a stress fracture.

Leeds, on the other hand, is coming off two consecutive wins and a solid period, with only one defeat in their last 10 matches. Farke’s 3-5-2 has provided balance, but the away performance remains problematic: they are eight away without a win in the Premier League. Bijol and James are unavailable, while Gudmundsson and Stach could recover.

Probable lineups

Everton (4-2-3-1): Pickford; Patterson, O’Brien, Tarkowski, Mykolenko; Garner, Rohl; Ndiaye, Armstrong, McNeil; Barry. All. Moyes.

Leeds (3-5-2): Darlow; Justin, Struijk, Rodon; Bogle, Stach, Aaronson, Ampadu, Gudmundsson; Nmecha, Calvert-Lewin. All. Farke.