Leeds United return to the Premier League for the first time in three years to take on an Everton side hoping to kick on after an impressive end to last season following the return of David Moyes. BBC Sport takes a look at some of the key themes ahead of the opener.

Leeds have conceded at least twice in eight of their last nine matches in the Prem. They hope to change this, but let's not forget their status. They're newly promoted and facing an Everton side that looks better than last season.

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Check out how to watch Leeds v Everton in the Premier League, including TV channel, radio coverage and kick-off time.

Joel Pirloe led the Championship with 19 goals last term and is 5/2 with Betfred, Bresbet and BetGoodwin to score for Leeds at any time in this Premier League opener, while Dewsbury-Hall can celebrate his Everton debut with a goal at 7/1 with Paddy Power, Betfair and Sky Bet.

In modern times, Leeds beat Everton as a Championship club in the League Cup in 2012, but that is about as good as it has got, with the Blues closing the gap in the head-to-head record, with just one defeat in 11 league meetings.

Everton must wait until Monday night to kick-off their new Premier League campaign. The Blues make the trip to Elland Road to take on newly-promoted Leeds United.

Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite has been ruled out his side’s opening Premier League fixture against Leeds United. The 23-year-old sustained an injury in training, having played 79 minutes in the pre-season friendly against Roma on August 9.