The banners brandished in The Don Revie Stand welcomed Leeds United back to the elite with the question: "Premier League, have you missed us?"
Leeds were back in all their glory on and off the pitch as Elland Road boiled in the sort of hothouse atmosphere that will be key to their ambitions of staying in the top flight.
They were gathered at The Old Peacock watering hole hours before kick-off, relishing their return before a night of sound, fury and controversy as Lukas Nmecha's hotly-disputed late penalty ensured Leeds followed another newly-promoted side Sunderland in making a winning start to the season.