Leicester's win over West Ham saw something happen for only the third time in Premier League history
Published 11:42 4 Dec 2024 GMT
Ruud van Nistelrooy has matched a record in his first week as Leicester boss.
The 3-1 match between Leicester City and West Ham United saw a record achieved for only the third time in Premier League history.
On Tuesday night, Ruud van Nistelrooy welcomed West Ham United to the King Power Stadium in his first match since taking the job as Leicester City manager.
After an early goal from Jamie Vardy gave them the lead, the Foxes went on to win the game comfortably, with the final scoreline 3-1 in favour of the hosts.
And, during the match something happened for only the third time in the history of the Premier League.
As revealed by OptaJoe on X, Tuesday's match was only the third time since the 2003-04 season that a team has registered 20 shots in the first half of a Premier League game without scoring.
Interestingly, all three occasions have been teams playing against Leicester, the first being Liverpool in 2015, the second in 2023, and most recently, West Ham on Tuesday night at the King Power.
In total, West Ham had a massive 31 shots during the match, with 10 of them on target.
And yet, it took them 93 minutes for the Hammers to score their first goal of the season as summer signings Crysencio Summerville and Niclas Fulkrug combined to score a consolation goal in injury time.
The result moves Leicester, who are battling relegation having come back into the Premier League this season, up to 15th and just two points behind the Hammers.
Speaking after his first game as Leicester boss, Van Nistelrooy said: "In the end you look at the result and the three points, in the position that we are in, it's vital.
Ruud van Nistelrooy replaced Steve Cooper as Leicester City manager last week. (Image: Getty)
Ruud van Nistelrooy replaced Steve Cooper as Leicester City manager last week. (Image: Getty)
"We know the level in the Premier League and we and we know every game we play that everything has to be right.
"Lots of things to work on but very happy with the three points.
"The third day working at the club, it’s been very busy getting to know everyone.
"I was focused on the moment and today. I will get myself a little beer and reflect on the last three days."
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Topics: Leicester City, West Ham United, Premier League, Ruud Van Nistelrooy, Jamie Vardy