Everton cruised to a 3-0 victory over Leeds closing the gap between the two teams to a single point. Although bottom of the form guide with one league victory in almost five months, Frank Lampard's side totally outplayed sorry Leeds, who were even unable to muster a shot on target all game.

Bielsa kept faith with the same starting XI that fought back valiantly to nick a point at Villa Park 72 hours previously. The gruelling six goal thriller had visibly taken its toll on the Whites, with many players cramping up in the latter stages. In his wisdom, the Argentine decided to stick with the same side for the third game running, a decision he would later regret.

The Toffee's opened the scoring on ten minutes. Van De Beek's cross found Calvert-Lewin on the far post. His goalwards effort was nodded in by Seamus Coleman from close range. They doubled the scoreline twelve minutes later as Leeds frailties from set pieces were once again exposed - Michael Keane thumping header giving Meslier no chance.

When you're 2-0 down, the last thing you need is cannon fodder, and when Bielsa bought on Tyler Roberts for the second half, Leeds fans knew the writing was on the wall. Everton continued to press, and were rewarded with a third goal twelve minutes from time when Richarlison's effort beat Meslier from the edge of the area.

	Line Up		Nat	Match Events
		Meslier, Illan Goalkeeper
		Koch, Robin Defender
		Llorente, Diego Defender
		Struijk, Pascal Defender
		Dallas, Stuart Defender
		Klich, Mateusz Midfielder
		Moreno, Rodrigo Forward
		Ayling, Luke Defender
		Harrison, Jack Midfielder
		Dias Belloli, Raphinha Midfielder
		James, Daniel Midfielder
	Subs		Nat	Match Events
		Hjelde, Leo Defender
		Forshaw, Adam Midfielder
		Roberts, Tyler Forward
		Klaesson, Kristoffer Goalkeeper		Unused Sub
		Bate, Lewis Midfielder		Unused Sub
		Gelhardt, Joe Forward		Unused Sub
		Summerville, Crysencio Midfielder		Unused Sub
		Shackleton, Jamie Midfielder		Unused Sub
		Kenneh, Nohan Defender		Unused Sub

	References
	LEEDSTATS: Leeds United Season 2021/2022
	Sheridan Dictates: Season Statistics 2021-22
	Leeds United Programme Guide: Season 2021/22