Leicester City secured a morale-boosting 3-1 victory over West Ham United in Ruud van Nistelrooy’s first match as manager, delivering an energetic start to his tenure.
Veteran striker Jamie Vardy opened the scoring just two minutes into the game, with VAR confirming his perfectly timed run.
Bilal El Khannouss added a second goal in the 60th minute after a slick move orchestrated by Kasey McAteer and Facundo Buonanotte.
Substitute Patson Daka sealed the win in the 90th minute with a thunderous finish.
West Ham, despite dominating much of the game, struggled to capitalize on several chances. Danny Ings hit the post early, and Conor Coady’s dramatic goal-line clearance denied the Hammers a breakthrough.
Leicester goalkeeper Mads Hermansen had a nervy moment in the 58th minute but was saved by a foul call. Niclas Fuellkrug managed a late consolation goal deep into stoppage time.
The win lifts Leicester, Van Nistelrooy out of immediate relegation danger, moving them to 15th place, while West Ham remains under pressure in 14th, with manager Julen Lopetegui facing increasing scrutiny.
Van Nistelrooy’s arrival appears to have brought a fresh wave of confidence to the Foxes as they look to climb the Premier League standings.
