Leicester City secured a commanding 3-1 victory over West Ham United in Ruud van Nistelrooy’s debut as manager, with Wilfred Ndidi earning praise for his midfield brilliance.
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Ndidi received a strong 7/10 rating from Sky Sports for his standout display. The win not only extended Leicester’s cushion over the relegation zone to four points but also snapped a six-game winless streak, giving the Foxes a much-needed boost.
Jamie Vardy set the tone for Van Nistelrooy’s new era, opening the scoring in the second minute. His goal, initially ruled out for offside, was awarded after a tense four-minute VAR review.
West Ham responded with vigor, coming close to equalizing through Danny Ings, whose header struck the woodwork after a deflection. Despite the hosts’ sustained pressure, Leicester’s goalkeeper, Mads Hermansen, delivered five crucial first-half saves to preserve their lead.
Leicester doubled their advantage shortly after a controversial moment when West Ham’s equalizer was disallowed for a foul. Tomas Soucek was penalized for impeding Hermansen, negating Bobby De Cordova-Reid’s effort. Moments later, Bilal El Khannouss capitalized, scoring Leicester’s second goal.
Patson Daka sealed the win in stoppage time, ensuring a memorable first game for Van Nistelrooy. The result intensifies the pressure on West Ham boss Julen Lopetegui, who faced chants of “you’re getting sacked in the morning” from frustrated fans.
Leicester’s victory offers a fresh start under their new manager, while West Ham must quickly regroup to salvage their season.
