Raphinha rescues point for Leeds against Everton as Villa cruise past Newcastle

Leeds United winger Raphinha blasted in a second-half equaliser as they twice came back to secure a 2-2 draw with Everton at Elland Road for their first point of the season.

Dominic Calvert-Lewin put Everton ahead in the 30th minute, converting a penalty after Liam Cooper’s challenge on the England striker.

Mateusz Klich hauled Leeds level four minutes before half-time with a composed finish from just inside the area.

Demarai Gray restored Everton’s lead in the 50th minute as the winger drilled home for his first goal since signing from Bayer Leverkusen in the close-season.

But Leeds equalised through a blistering strike from Brazilian winger Raphinha in the 72nd minute.

Aston Villa 2 – 0 Newcastle

Danny Ings scored a spectacular bicycle kick as Aston Villa beat Newcastle 2-0 to claim their first win of the season.

Former Southampton striker Ings’ moment of magic came in first-half stoppage-time, making it two goals in as many appearances for his new club.

Anwar El Ghazi got Villa’s second from the penalty spot after Jamal Lascelles handled in the 62nd minute.

Patrick Vieira is still waiting for his first win as Crystal Palace manager after a 0-0 draw against Brentford in the first meeting between the London clubs for 44 years.

Elsewhere, Crystal Palace were held to a goalless home draw by promoted Brentford  in a game short on quality, leaving Patrick Vieira’s side still waiting for a goal under their new manager. PHOTO/COURTESY

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