West Ham United secured a comfortable 2-0 victory over a struggling Leicester City side
Leicester’s defensive frailties were further exposed just before half-time
West Ham United secured a comfortable 2-0 victory over a struggling Leicester City side, further compounding the woes of manager Ruud van Nistelrooy.
Goals from Tomas Souček and a Jannik Vestergaard own goal ensured the Hammers cruised to back-to-back league wins.
Leaving the Foxes entrenched in the relegation zone.
West Ham Dominate a Lethargic Leicester
Coming off an emphatic 4-0 defeat to Brentford, Leicester were desperate for a response.
However, they failed to rise to the occasion as West Ham controlled proceedings from start to finish.
The hosts took the lead in the 21st minute when Aaron Cresswell’s powerful strike led to a sequence of rebounds.
Mohammed Kudus’ effort was parried by Mads Hermansen, but Tomas Souček reacted first, poking home his sixth goal of the season.
Leicester’s defensive frailties were further exposed just before half-time.
A poorly defended corner saw Jamie Vardy fail to clear at the near post, allowing Jarrod Bowen to fire from a tight angle.
The shot deflected off Jannik Vestergaard, wrong-footing Hermansen and doubling West Ham’s advantage.
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Leicester Show Brief Fight but Remain Toothless
Van Nistelrooy made changes in the second half, introducing Harry Winks and Stephy Mavididi, which briefly injected some urgency.
However, Leicester’s attacking efforts were sporadic at best, with West Ham remaining in full control.
West Ham Move Clear, Leicester in Crisis
West Ham’s victory sees them move 16 points above the relegation zone, solidifying their mid-table status under Graham Potter.
The Hammers’ recent resurgence, following their shock win over Arsenal, has put them level on points with Tottenham and Manchester United.
In stark contrast, Leicester’s miserable run continues.
With 11 defeats in 12 matches, they remain five points adrift of safety, trailing 17th-placed Wolves with just 11 games remaining.
Van Nistelrooy faces increasing pressure as time runs out for the Foxes to mount a survival bid.
Key Stats:
Shots on Target: West Ham 5-2 Leicester
Possession: West Ham 58% – 42% Leicester
Pass Accuracy: West Ham 85% – 79% Leicester
Corners: West Ham 6-4 Leicester
What’s Next?
West Ham will look to extend their winning streak when they face Crystal Palace next weekend.
Meanwhile, Leicester must regroup quickly as they prepare for a crucial relegation battle against Everton.
