Van Nistelrooy's Leicester Debut Ends in Victory

Ruud van Nistelrooy's debut as Leicester City's manager was marked by a 3-1 victory over West Ham United, lifting Leicester to 15th place in the Premier League. Jamie Vardy, Bilal El Khannouss, and Patson Daka scored the goals, with Vardy's opener confirmed by VAR after being initially flagged offside. Despite West Ham's dominance in possession and attempts, with 31 shots compared to Leicester's eight, they failed to capitalize, exacerbating scrutiny on their manager, Julen Lopetegui. A controversial moment occurred when West Ham had a goal disallowed due to minimal contact on Leicester's goalkeeper, Mads Hermansen. Van Nistelrooy expressed satisfaction with his team's spirit and efficiency, while Lopetegui lamented missed opportunities. The victory provided a much-needed boost for Leicester, who are now four points clear of the relegation zone.