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

Manor Solomon's return to Leeds is back on after Thomas Frank sourced a replacement for the injured James Maddison.

Preview the matchup between Leeds United and Everton FC with predictions, odds, over/under, betting lines and more.

Leeds kept a clean sheet in their opening game of a league campaign for the first time in 13 seasons, since a 1-0 victory over Wolves in August 2012 in the Championship.

Much has been made of the height of Leeds United’s eight summer signings, with several standing over 6ft, and Daniel Farke’s men will certainly be

Daniel Farke's side penned Everton back from the off, with Jordan Pickford making an early save from Joel Piroe at his near post, while Pascal Struijk completely missed a header from a good position

Leeds were promoted as Championship winners last season, while Everton finished 13th in the Premier League. Each club added eight new faces to their respective roster since last season as Leeds looks to maintain status in England’s top flight and Everton looks to at a minimum to crack the Top 10.

Leeds Rhinos have signed Salford loose forward Joe Shorrocks on loan until the end of the season. The 25-year-old made 15 Super League appearances for the beleaguered Red Devils this year. He could make his debut for Brad Arthur's side in Thursday's home game against leaders Hull KR.

David Moyes is “desperate” to add more quality in attack as his side laboured and languished in the 1-0 defeat to Leeds United at Elland Road on Monday night.It was a dispiriting performance from