ⓒ The Independent
Leicester City launched the Ruud van Nistelrooy era with a resounding 3-1 victory over West Ham United at the King Power Stadium. Despite West Ham dominating possession and recording a remarkable 28 shots – their highest ever in a single Premier League away game since 2005-06 – their finishing let them down. Leicester, capitalising on West Ham’s missed opportunities, secured the win thanks to goals from Jamie Vardy, Bilal El Khannouss, and Patson Daka. The match showcased a thrilling encounter, with several near misses and a disallowed goal for Leicester after a VAR review. While West Ham’s xG (expected goals) was significantly higher at 3.09, Leicester’s counter-attacking strategy proved effective, resulting in an xG of 1.37. The win will undoubtedly boost morale for Leicester, while the pressure mounts on West Ham manager Julen Lopetegui following another disappointing defeat.
