Leicester City v West Ham United: Premier League – live

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45 minutes: Four extra minutes will be added to the first half.

44 minutes: There was a short pause in the game after Soucek and Justin bumped heads. Some Vaseline was put on their cuts, but both players are back up and ready to continue.

At the 43-minute mark, Mavropanos makes a strong run down the right flank and sends a diagonal cross toward Soucek, but Soucek misjudges it and heads the ball over the goal from about ten yards out.

At the 41-minute mark, Vardy casually moved down the left side and teased Mavropanos with the ball. Then, he switched gears, outpacing the defender and getting to the edge of the field. He sent in a cross, but unfortunately, no one in blue responded. If either McAteer or Buonanotte had followed the play better, they would have easily scored.

39 minutes into the game: There’s been a goal in tonight’s other match. Jean-Philippe Mateta has scored, putting Crystal Palace in front at Ipswich after an hour of play.

At the 37-minute mark, Vardy tries to steal the ball from Mavropanos, but the West Ham defender manages to guide it out for a throw-in. Instead of getting the ball, Vardy ends up fouling the player and receives a yellow card. There was no intent to harm; it was simply a case of poor timing.

36 min: Soler sends a powerful shot wide to the left from the edge of the area. If it had been on target, Hermansen wouldn't have been able to reach it as he was stuck in place. West Ham has to be questioning how they haven't managed to find the net yet.

In the 35th minute, Alvarez sends a swift low cross from the right side. Bowen positions himself and takes a first-time shot with his foot, aiming for the bottom-right corner. Hermansen makes an impressive save, getting down in time to deflect the ball out for a corner kick, from which …

At the 34-minute mark, Bowen charges down the right side but fails to connect with Coufal on a quick pass. Leicester partially clears the ball, giving Kudus the chance to take a shot from the edge of the penalty area. Unfortunately, his attempt is blocked.

At the 32-minute mark, Leicester takes their time moving the ball around in defense before quickly pushing upfield. Buonanotte sends a precise pass into the right channel for McAteer, who gets to the penalty area ahead of Mavropanos. McAteer tries to nudge the ball past the charging Fabianski but fails to do so. Vardy, positioned centrally, might bring this up during the half-time discussion.

30 min: El Khannouss and Buonanotte work together nicely on a counter-attack, then the ball is played out to McAteer on the right. He sees Vardy open in the middle but pauses for a moment, giving the West Ham defense a chance to reset. As a result, he has to retreat. The crowd reacts with disappointment at the loss of what was shaping up to be a promising attack.

28 minutes in: Bowen charges down the right side and sends a tempting low cross into Leicester's six-yard area. Ings was caught off guard. Just a slight touch would have put the ball in the net. Ings can’t believe it and puts his hands on his head, frustrated by this missed chance. West Ham has done everything possible to find the back of the net, but they're still waiting for a goal.

27 minutes in: Wan-Bissaka plays a precise pass to Kudus, who rushes into open space on the left side. Kudus delivers a fantastic cross aimed at Soucek, positioned at the right edge of the six-yard box. Soucek jumps up and heads the ball just past the top-right corner. The traveling fans briefly think they’ve scored, much to the later laughter of the home supporters. That was very close! Hermansen had no chance of reaching it.

At the 25-minute mark, West Ham is moving the ball around skillfully, switching it back and forth. They're showing some solid play. El Khannouss attempts to interrupt their prolonged possession but inadvertently sends the ball out for a corner instead. However, from the resulting corner kick, Leicester makes a quick counterattack down the right side with Buonanotte. Wan-Bissaka steps injust in time with a crucial slide tackle to prevent any danger.

In the 23rd minute, McAteer finds some room on the right side. He notices Vardy wide open in the center, just ten yards away, but unfortunately, his cross goes way over Vardy's head. Vardy turns around, visibly frustrated.

22 minutes in: Soumare collides with Soler from behind, earning himself a yellow card. The fans are upset, especially since there was no call made on the earlier Buonanotte-Kilman situation. However, the card is justifiable on its own.

21 minutes in: West Ham responds to Leicester's play with Bowen, who takes a shot from a difficult angle on the right. Hermansen makes a solid save, clearing the ball away.

At the 20-minute mark, Coufal sent a cross into the box from the right side. Vestergaard managed to clear it away, with Kudus and Ings positioned nearby. It was probably fortunate for the home team that they handled the situation, as Buonanotte was roughly shoved off the ball earlier in the play by Kilman, which certainly looked like it warranted a free kick.

At the 18-minute mark, Leicester is calmly passing the ball among their defenders, sticking to the modern approach. The fans are urging Justin to make a run down the right side, but the defender remains focused on the strategy. This leads to some audible sighs from the crowd. It's a tough audience.

At the 16-minute mark, Kudus and Alvarez work together with a quick exchange on the right side. Coufal makes an overlapping run and delivers a low cross that ends up in Hermansen's hands. Despite being behind on the scoreboard, West Ham has played more effectively overall.

14 minutes in: West Ham has reacted positively after giving up an early goal. They nearly leveled the score just moments later.

In the 13th minute, Soler is knocked down by Ndidi on the left side. Leicester gets ready to send a high ball into the penalty area, but instead, they opt for a quick free kick. Alvarez moves into the box and takes a shot, but it's blocked. Bowen reacts quickly to the rebound and delivers a cross from the right. Ings leaps from six yards out and his downward header strikes the bottom of the post. Kilman tries to convert the loose ball into a goal, but Vestergaard intercepts and the home team manages to clear it away.

11 min: West Ham is finding a lot of success on the right side. Bowen makes a move in from the wing and sends a low curling shot towards the far post. Hermansen manages to deflect it, resulting in West Ham's first corner of the match. However, the set piece doesn't lead to anything. It's shaping up to be an exciting game.

In the 9th minute, Coufal manages to create some space on the right side and delivers a cross to Kudus, who heads the ball over from just six yards away. However, it looks like Justin might have made contact first and deflected it out for a corner. It seems that way, but the referee disagrees. West Ham is understandably upset about the decision.

In the 8th minute, Kristiansen, positioned close to the left boundary, sends a pass into the center of the field, and Vardy is off again! He attempts to get around the goalkeeper on the left side and then takes a delicate shot that hits Fabianski and goes into the side netting. The following corner doesn’t lead to any opportunities.

In the 7th minute, Mavropanos attempts to make up for his earlier mistake by pushing forward through the inside-right area, but his attempt to pass to Coufal is intercepted. West Ham quickly regains possession, with Bowen appearing to be knocked down just outside the penalty area. However, the referee doesn't blow the whistle, allowing Soucek to seize the loose ball. Unfortunately, he overhits his shot and sends it soaring over the goal.

5 minutes: VAR is really bending the rules of space and time. But in reality, it's just 1 minute and 39 seconds.

Leicester Triumphs 1-0 Over West Ham

The objective is achieved! Vardy takes off to celebrate, a bit late, and the King Power Stadium erupts with excitement! What a great way to kick off the Van Nistelrooy era, right?

3 minutes: ... however, the VAR team is reviewing the situation, as Mavropanos may have kept Vardy onside. It's going to be a close call. From what we can see without any technology, it seems likely this goal will count. But we'll wait for the officials to confirm.

In a scoreless match, Vardy makes a quick run down the inside-left path. He finds himself in a great position and enters the penalty area. With a smooth motion, he angles his body and sends the ball past Fabianski into the bottom right corner of the net. However, before the celebration can start, the linesman's flag goes up. Offside.

West Ham kicks things off. Fabianski sends a long pass downfield, but his teammates quickly lose possession. "Since these two teams allowed nine goals over the weekend, let's hope Ruud's presence encourages a lot more scoring," Justin Kavanagh notes. "Oops, I may have just cursed it. What odds are they giving on a scoreless draw?"

The teams have taken the field! Leicester is wearing blue, while West Ham is in maroon. The coaches share a friendly hug despite the cool evening air. Kickoff will begin shortly!

Julen Lopetegui shared his thoughts with Amazon, saying, "We picked this starting lineup because we believe they're prepared for this match. Niclas Füllkrug is on the bench, as he will be able to contribute later on. We're pleased to have him back, but we need to take things slowly. Consistency is crucial for us. We recognize that we're up against a strong opponent at their home ground, especially under their new manager. It's a significant challenge, and we need to give our best performance. Our focus should be on ourselves, and we know that Leicester is a solid team."

Ruud van Nistelrooy shared his thoughts with Amazon Prime, saying, "Things have been a bit chaotic! There are long hours and a lot to get done... we're trying to connect with one another as much as we can... from my very first discussion with the owner, everything felt very encouraging... the club, the players, and the facilities are all incredible... everything reaches the highest standard... Enzo [Maresca] is a close friend of mine, and that really helped me make the decision to take this role... we’ll apply pressure at the right times, then move forward... focusing on effective pressing and counter-attacks... our main aim is to stay in the Premier League... I believe we can do it."

In Ruud van Nistelrooy's first starting lineup for Leicester, there are four alterations compared to the team that suffered a significant loss against Brentford. Jannik Vestergaard, Victor Kristiansen, Bilal El Khannouss, and Kasey McAteer replace Wout Faes, Caleb Okoli, Luke Thomas, and Jordan Ayew, who will now start on the bench. Harry Winks remains sidelined as he continues to recover from a groin injury.

Julen Lopetegui has decided to make five adjustments to the lineup following the 5-2 defeat to Arsenal. The players returning to the squad include Vladimír Coufal, Konstantinos Mavropanos, Edson Álvarez, Danny Ings, and Mohammed Kudus, who is back after serving a five-match suspension for his outburst against Spurs. Meanwhile, Crysencio Summerville, Michail Antonio, Lucas Paquetá, and Emerson Palmieri will start the match on the bench, and Jean-Clair Todibo is unavailable due to an injury.

Leicester City lineup includes Hermansen, Justin, Vestergaard, Coady, Kristiansen, Ndidi, Soumare, El Khannouss, Buonanotte, McAteer, and Vardy. On the bench are Ward, Faes, Okoli, Thomas, Skipp, Mavididi, De Cordova-Reid, Ayew, and Daka.

West Ham United: Fabianski, Wan-Bissaka, Mavropanos, Kilman, Coufal, Alvarez, Soucek, Soler, Kudus, Bowen, Ings. Substitutes: Foderingham, Summerville, Antonio, Paqueta, Fullkrug, Guilherme, Rodriguez, Emerson, Casey.

Official: Josh Smith Video Assistant Referee: Neil Davies

Leicester supporters are feeling optimistic with their new manager Ruud van Nistelrooy at the helm, while West Ham fans are quickly growing frustrated with their new coach Julen Lopetegui. Regardless, both teams come into tonight’s match after disappointing losses—Leicester fell 4-1 to Brentford last weekend, and West Ham conceded five goals in just the first half against Arsenal at home. A strong comeback victory would mean a lot for both sides. The match begins at 8:15 PM GMT. Let’s see what happens!