Leicester City manager Ruud van Nistelrooy, right, waits with West Ham United's Jarrod Bowen on a VAR check after Leicester City's Jamie Vardy scores their side's first goal of the game during a Premier League soccer match at the King Power Stadium Leicester, England.
Leicester City Vs West Ham, Premier League: The Foxes Beat Hammers In Ruud Van Nistelrooy's Debut Match As Coach
Jamie Vardy marked Ruud van Nistelrooy's debut as Leicester's new manager with a goal just 98 seconds into the match, followed by strikes from Bilal El Khannouss and Patson Daka, leading to a 3-1 victory over West Ham. Leicester climbed to 15th in the Premier League, just two points behind the Hammers. However, they had a shaky performance, relying on goalkeeper Mads Hermansen, who made several crucial saves, while Niclas Fullkrug scored a consolation goal for West Ham in stoppage time. The pressure remains on Hammers manager Julen Lopetegui, who has seen his team win only three of their last twelve matches. Fans voiced their frustration, but Lopetegui claimed he did not hear their criticism. Van Nistelrooy, appointed to replace Steve Cooper, emphasised that he prioritizes results over style, and his approach may win over Leicester fans as they embrace their team바카라™s fighting spirit.
English Premier League: Leicester City's Jamie Vardy celebrates after scoring the opening goal
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Leicester City's Jamie Vardy celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Leicester City and West Ham United at the King Power Stadium in Leicester, England.
English Premier League: Leicester City's Jamie Vardy
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Leicester City's Jamie Vardy celebrates after scoring a goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Leicester City and West Ham United at the King Power Stadium in Leicester, England.
English Premier League: Jamie Vardy, right, celebrates after scoring the opening goal
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Leicester City's Jamie Vardy, right, celebrates with teammate after scoring the opening goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Leicester City and West Ham United at the King Power Stadium in Leicester, England.
English Premier League:
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Leicester City's Jamie Vardy celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Leicester City and West Ham United at the King Power Stadium in Leicester, England.
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