Leicester City showcased football essence which is goals under new manager , Ruud Van Nistelroy in a thrilling encounter against dominant West Ham United, securing a 3-1 victory at the King Power Stadium. The game began with an electrifying moment as Bilal El Khannouss, Leicester’s rising star, delivered a pinpoint assist to Jamie Vardy in the 2nd minute. Vardy wasted no time, calmly slotting the ball past the West Ham goalkeeper to give the Foxes an early 1-0 lead.
The goal set the tone for an intense first half, with West Ham tirelessly searching for an equalizer. Despite their relentless pressure, Leicester’s defense stood firm, frustrating the visitors’ attempts to level the score. Both teams headed into the break with the Foxes holding onto their slim lead.
The second half saw Leicester searching for another goal again. In the 61st minute, Kasey McAteer created a brilliant opportunity, pulling the ball back into the box. Bilal El Khannouss, making a perfectly timed slide, drilled the ball into the bottom corner, extending Leicester’s lead to 2-0. The stadium erupted in celebration as Khannouss displayed his composure and skill in front of goal.
Leicester capped off their not too impressive performance in the 90th minute with a third goal, leaving dominant West Ham reeling. However, the visitors managed a consolation goal deep into stoppage time, with a 90+3-minute strike reducing the deficit to 3-1.
The victory highlighted Bilal El Khannouss’ growing influence on the pitch, as he played a crucial role in both creating and scoring. Leicester’s commanding performance keeps them in strong form as they have started their campaign under new manager with Khannouss proving to be a key asset for the team.
