The latest Don't Go To Bed Just Yet is here and Jonny Buchan, Adam Pope and Simon Rix are looking ahead to Leeds' trip to Emirates stadium on Saturday.
With the injury to the Whites captain Ethan Ampadu last weekend, the team discuss who will start in midfield at Arsenal.
They will also be chatting fantasy football and who is making their team.
Listen to the full episode on BBC Sounds
Image source, Getty ImagesLeeds United winger Daniel James says Monday's win over Everton takes a little pressure off their trip to Arsenal.
The Whites kicked off their campaign with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over the Toffees on Monday night, a result James feels has given the squad a crucial boost in confidence for their trip to the Emirates.
The Welsh winger also believes the win has taken the pressure slightly off the squad before facing Mikel Arteta's side.
"Super excited," James said to Radio Leeds. "For us to play so well on Monday, but to get the three points was massive for us, as it takes that little bit of pressure off us going into the next game because Arsenal are such a good side that is going to battle out for the title this season, and they have made great signings.
"But we have to go there with great belief. It's the games we want to play in, and we will go in and give our all."
Image source, Getty ImagesWe asked for your views on Leeds United completing the signing of Noah Okafor.
Here are some of your comments:
Ben: I am really excited about Okafor joining us. He is the right age, right skills and has real potential to be part of our long-term future.
Mel: Let's hope that wingers win matches. He will be good on the left. Just need someone in the middle to put the ball in the net. All being well, Dominic Calvert-Lewin should get the crosses that he needs.
Luke: What a solid transfer window and a great addition up front; hopefully, he can give Piroe the balls he needs. The management has really backed Farke for a good season ahead. Now, the hard work really starts!
However, not all the messages were optimistic about Okafor and the impact he could have on the club this season.
Andy: Goals, assists, starting and injury records aren't great. I hope those in the know have seen something in him, but at the moment the jury is out.
Iain: Why oh why have we paid all this money for a bench warmer - who no-one had ever heard of - when we could have spent this on Solomon, who had a great season with us last year.
Mark: It seems from what he said, he just wants to play in the Premier League, not for my team, nor for my shirt. It's his dream and his style suits the Premier League, and if that's so, go play for someone else. We should recruit for fit and for culture, not just because he has a dream to play Premier League football.
Leeds United boss Daniel Farke has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Arsenal at Emirates Stadium (17:30 BST).
Here are the key lines from his news conference:
Farke confirmed Ethan Ampadu has suffered an MCL injury and will be out until at least the September international break but will be "hopefully back on the other side of the break".
On who can fill in for Ampadu, Farke said: "Anton Stach can play there and Ilia Gruev - he had a good pre-season. Ao Tanaka ca also play here too. Sean Longstaff. All interpretate the role quite differently."
Farke said it is "possible" new signing Noah Okafor will feature on Saturday: "He doesn't need three or four weeks to build up to a game. Let's see in the next few days and we will make a decision."
More on Okafor who joined from AC Milan earlier on Thursday: "He is a player of high potential and has pretty much all the skills. He can offer goals and assists, he has delivered a few for AC Milan and scored in the Champions League. He has really good pace and is a good dribbler. He is a strong player but I don't want to praise too much - I want to let him deliver."
On fellow new attacking signing Dominic Calvert-Lewin: "Every training session is important for him. He has some weeks off and has been training individually. Team training is really important. He makes a decent impression, already really integrated, is growing day-by-day. From a fitness point of view a great shape and he is a great character."
Asked if Leeds are targeting more signings before the end of the window, Farke offered: "I don't speak about names but we have spoken in the full-back position we might need an addition and also before that we would strengthen our offence before these two attacking signings and we will see if we still do. I would not rule out one or two more signings in the offence."
How will he approach the challenge of facing Arsenal? "We won't sell out our DNA and park the bus. If you just try to defend you have no chance to survive there. We will try to be there with many periods with the ball. Will try and create chances to scare them. There will be periods where we suffer and we have to be well structured."
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Image source, Leeds UnitedLeeds United have confirmed the signing of Swiss international Noah Okafor on a four-year deal, subject to work permit and international clearance.
The 25-year-old forward joins the Whites from AC Milan and is capable of playing across the front line, either on the wings or as a central striker.
Okafor becomes Leeds' ninth signing of a busy summer transfer window.
He began his professional career with Swiss side FC Basel, where his pace, skill, and eye for goal earned him the Swiss Super League Young Player of the Year award. He then moved to Red Bull Salzburg, making over 100 appearances across all competitions and registering 57 goal involvements.
In 2023, Okafor joined AC Milan, where he was a key part of the squad that finished as Serie A runners-up in his first season. He spent the following year on loan at Napoli, contributing to the club's fourth-ever Serie A title.
Speaking to Leeds United TV, external, Okafor outlined his excitement to play in the Premier League and it was an easy decision to join Leeds.
"I think it's an amazing day, I'm really excited," he said. "As a kid, I dreamed of playing in the Premier League. That's why for me it was quite an easy decision.
"So I said, yes, my football suits the Premier League, this is like a dream come true. I can't wait to step on the field."
Leeds fans, are you pleased with this signing?
And what else do you think the club still needs to push for a successful season?
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It has been a busy summer for Leeds United, but there is still time for more and manager Daniel Farke is expected to try to beef up the final third of his team and also at full-back.
Leicester City's James Justin is a target at right-back, while a deal to bring in AC Milan's Swiss forward Noah Okafor is imminent.
Leeds will hope the injury to captain Ethan Ampadu, sustained against Everton, will not prove serious, and with both Lukas Nmecha and Dominic Calvert-Lewin having mixed injury records, Farke may still feel he needs another number nine - although it could constitute selling to do another deal.
Read what Phil thinks every club in the Premier League needs
Adam Pope
BBC Radio Leeds reporter
As Leeds close in on the signing of Switzerland international winger Noah Okafor from AC Milan, pending his medical, fans on this page have been sending in questions asking when, or if, another pure centre-forward will arrive at Elland Road.
That is because Okafor, 25, who is expected to cost about £17m, can be viewed as this season's Manor Solomon rather than as a striker.
Questions continue to be asked about the injury risk surrounding former Everton forward Dominic Calvert-Lewin, which the club have been candid in recognising, especially after bringing in Lukas Nmecha, who has had his own fitness issues too.
However, Calvert-Lewin was not a knee-jerk purchase by the club's recruitment.
He was seen as a key target who Leeds are delighted to land as he turned down Champions League football and other attractive offers to settle on Elland Road.
At 28 years of age, with more than 50 and 200 Premier League goals and appearances respectively, the Yorkshireman will feel he can be the main man.
Factor in the track record of Daniel Farke and his medical staff of successfully managing players like Solomon, Sam Byram, Ethan Ampadu and Pascal Struijk back from injury in recent seasons. It is understandable that with Calvert-Lewin's quality, ability and experience, on a free transfer he could prove to be a canny piece of business.
Calvert-Lewin, Nmecha, Joel Piroe and homegrown Harry Gray constitute Farke's firepower and although he is open to further options up front he did admit that he was cautious of having too many strikers. He said: "I'm not a believer having six or seven (strikers) in the squad. I wouldn't rule out another striker... but right now the focus is on other positions."
That is where Okafor comes in and also the search for another full-back with Leicester City's James Justin one of a few defenders in the club's sights.
The Foxes captain's former team-mate Jamie Vardy, who is without a club, has been suggested by some supporters as worth a punt by Leeds. But at 38 years of age and with the physicality United have typically been looking at in their recruits, the former England man does not fit the profile.
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Molly Whitmore
Fan writer
Image source, Getty ImagesAfter sampling a free drink in the Peacock, kindly paid for by returning player Jack Harrison, my nerves were a bit more settled than they were on Monday morning.
It was a bit emotional to see the players come out knowing we had another chance at Premier League success. I must say I did have to ask my dad why they were playing an anthem I've never heard of before we kicked a ball!
Nevertheless, a fantastic atmosphere at Elland Road, we never stopped and it was nice to hear Everton after 60 minutes! Special shout out the 'Woooo' song!
Showing pressure from the off, it was nice to see the team, and especially our new signings show passion against a well established Premier League team in Everton.
A debatable penalty but we deserved the three points. Moving forward to a very hard place to get any sort of points, against Arsenal, where I'm sure we will see the toughest of oppositions!
I can't forget to mention, it's a real shame that the traffic leaving Elland Road by car, has never changed. It was a hot topic that when we expand the ground, how do they expect people to get parked, and leave without waiting in traffic for at least an hour up Lowfields Road?
Unless they expect people to leave early every game, which is rubbish, there needs to be some serious talk on fan parking and travel.
To finally add, what a nice kit we have had designed for our away kit. Looking forward to seeing the lads play in it on Saturday!
Molly Whitmore is a regular contributor on BBC Radio Leeds - find all their audio here
It wouldn't be Leeds United without a bit of controversy to kick off the new Premier League campaign. A fired-up Elland Road, a disputed penalty and, in the end, a strong all-round performance saw the Whites edge past Everton in their opener.
Plenty for Jonny Buchan, Adam Pope and Kaiser Chiefs' bassist Simon Rix to get stuck into on the latest episode of BBC Radio Leeds' Don't Go To Bed Just Yet podcast.
Listen to the full episode on BBC Sounds
'Crucial for Farke to get points on the board'
BBC Radio Leeds' Adam Pope believes Leeds United's win over Everton was hugely important with the international break on the horizon, along with games against Arsenal and Newcastle.
He told BBC Sport: "I'm not saying the board is thinking of making an early change or anything like that but if there are no points on the board three games in, you know what the clamour will be like, particularly around the Premier League and the fanbases, wanting changes and what have you.
"It was crucial for Daniel Farke to get those points on the board.
"Nine maybe ten wins will probably do it, to get one early on - superb.
"The momentum was there. It was like they felt they carried on from last season."
Image source, Getty ImagesLeeds' summer signing Gabriel Gudmundsson was impressed by the "amazing" atmosphere at Elland Road on Monday as he made his Premier League debut in the victory over Everton.
Gudmundsson, who joined from Lille in July, acknowledged the fans will be key to their survival chances as their support helps to "push" them on.
"We have to have this atmosphere," the left-back said post-match. "It was amazing.
"It was so good and we need them to push us. It does make a difference.
"Obviously, you're focused on the game, but you know, hearing the crowd shouting and singing is really nice.
"It adds a small percentage - to work and run and fight even more, so they need to keep doing that.
"In the Premier League we're going to suffer, but we have to suffer together."
Watch the highlights as Leeds leave it late to beat Everton 1-0
We asked for your thoughts after Monday's Premier League game between Leeds United and Everton.
Here are some of your comments:
Leeds fans
Andy: A work in progress. A really good performance, perhaps deserving a slice of luck with the goal. Looked solid against a rather blunt Everton attack. Definitely needs a little more magic up front. But these are matches to take points from, Leeds must be on the right side of results in matches like this if they are to stay in the division.
Robert: We were a little fortunate with the penalty but we will be "unfortunate" many more times as the season progresses. Better team won. Period. Onwards & upwards!
Gary: As a Leeds fan I think it was harsh but I will take it. I'm sure over the course of the season we will have decisions go against us.
Mark: A solid performance particularly in the first half. Lacked some quality in the final third which is what needs to be sorted in the next few weeks.
Paul: It was a decent performance, particularly in the first half. Both teams struggled to create much and it wasn't always the best of quality but we proved that we can compete and this will build confidence.
Everton fans
Glenn: Poor performance and a terrible penalty decision shouldn't hide that fact. Everton are notoriously slow starters and only one new face in the starting 11 shows the transfer window has been poor so far. Beto has been awful in pre-season and our new striker Thierno Barry should've started. A makeshift back four, no right-winger, no right-back, it's hard for Moyes to establish any kind of playing style. Lots to do before the window closes.
John: A poor performance, definitely second best. But battled hard and an awful penalty decision.
Graham: Poor display. Too many backwards passes. No intent to go forward. Obviously terrible penalty decision. Need more quality signed up ASAP!
Dave: Awful display, but it's not time to panic. Moyes' teams always start slow and this one still has some incomings to sort out and major defensive injury issues. We'll grow into the season and have a strong second half to finish top half I think. Also, never a pen.
Magnus: Never a penalty. We were lucky to be in the game after first half but unlucky not to get anything from the game after our second-half performance. We can do better and with signing of players for the right side of the pitch we can challenge for Europe.
Phil McNulty
Chief football writer at Elland Road
Image source, Getty ImagesLeeds United manager Daniel Farke stated before kick-off that his side would stick to the attacking principles that took them back into the top flight - and he was true to his word.
They pinned Everton back in a state of panic throughout the first half, but could not find the breakthrough, with only one of their 12 shots on target.
Leeds' concern at half-time was that they would not be able to maintain the sheer intensity after the break, fuelled by adrenalin in a supercharged Elland Road environment.
It looked like all their endeavours would only be rewarded with a point - until James Tarkowski's late handball, a penalty correctly awarded after a video assistant referee check.
Leeds survived an anxious seven minutes of stoppage time without any serious alarms for debutant goalkeeper Lucas Perri, the famous old stadium shaking when referee Chris Kavanagh blew the final whistle.
It was a night that proved, if proof were needed, that Elland Road and its hostile environment will be a key factor in Leeds United's campaign to stay in the Premier League.
Did you know?
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.
Leeds United kicked off their 2025-26 Premier League campaign with a 1-0 win over Everton at Elland Road.
Whites boss Daniel Farke told BBC Sport "it was a really magic night" and a "top performance" from his side.
"We are happy and grateful we are allowed to present our supporters, who had to suffer a lot over the years," he said. "It was special and a really good day for us.
"We were dominant in the first first half and had 12 shots. That is outstanding for a newly promoted side.
"I was bit worried because we were so dominant and normally you score. It can be costly when you don't take your opportunities. Lukas Nmencha took his opportunity. It was hard fought."
On the penalty: "I haven't seen it back on telly. During the game, I got the feeling it was a penalty. There was an emotional influence by the roar of the home crowd.
"I was a bit worried as the check was so long, but if the check takes that long then surely you can't overturn it.
"I haven't seen it back so I can't judge it. I hope the referee was right."
On Nmecha taking the penalty: "I was a bit worried because I don't like a player who is just in the game to take them, but he is such a good penalty taker. I didn't want to stop him.
"Calm yourself down and he will do the job. He has suffered a bit in the past years, but he came up with the decisive goal.
"A good start is always crucial. The first win out of the way and the first clean sheet. We have to carry on and win many more points.
Did you know?
Nmecha became the first Leeds substitute to score on his Premier League debut since Alan Smith in November 1998, while he is the first player to score a penalty on his debut for the club in the competition.
Leeds are close to reaching an agreement with AC Milan for Switzerland forward Noah Okafor, 25, with the fee set to be in the region of £17.2m (20m euros). (Florian Plettenberg, external)
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Daniel Farke has given goalkeeper, Lucas Perri his debut in the opening game at Elland Road.
Sean Longstaff starts from the bench alongside Jack Harrison, who was on loan at Everton last season
Leeds starting XI: Perri, Rodon, Struijk, Bogle, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, Tanaka, Stach, James, Gnonto, Piroe.
Substitutes: Darlow, Byram, Longstaff, Aaronson, Harrison, Ramazani, Nmecha, Bornauw and Gruev.
Jack Grealish starts tonight's game from the bench, whilst Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall is named in the starting 11.
Everton starting XI: Pickford, Keane, Tarkowski, Beto, Ndiaye, O'Brien, Dewsbury-Hall, Alcaraz, Gueye, Garner, Iroegbunam.
Substitutes: Travers, Tyrer, McNeil, Barry, Chermiti, Grealish, Coleman, Armstrong, Onyango.
Image source, Getty ImagesLeeds United defender Jayden Bogle says he has "massively" missed the Elland Road crowd this summer and has been "watching videos of last season" to fill the void, as the newly promoted side gear up to face Everton in their season-opener.
However, manager Daniel Farke says a "late decision" will need to be made on Bogle's fitness as he continues to recover from a hip flexor injury.
Bogle said: "I have missed them massively. Sometimes you find yourself watching videos of last season and building up the excitement to get back to it."
When asked about the difference between the Championship and the Premier League, having previously played for Sheffield United in the top flight, Bogle explained: "The quality of players you're coming up against. Obviously it is the best league in the world, so it is a lot tougher.
"Then you have the intensity and the different styles of play. They are the two main things."
Bogle, 25, also praised Farke for being a "good influence on and off the pitch", adding: "He gave me the freedom to create and get involved going forward last season, but he also made sure I understood that I'm a defender first and that is my main job.
"His style of play is attacking and exciting football, so of course he will still let me get forward, but this is obviously a different league so there will be times when I can't do that. Pre-season has been good for practising and understanding these things.
"Off the pitch, he has taught me about being a leader, As I get older, that's something I want to keep building on as well."
