Vardy starts Van Nistelrooy welcoming party as Leicester add to West Ham woe

While one manager celebrated his first game in charge, another may have endured his last. As Ruud van Nistelrooy prepared to enjoy “a small beer” after this win allowed him to luxuriate in starting his Leicester reign by moving four points clear of the relegation zone, Julen Lopetegui claimed he could not hear his own fans singing: “You’re getting sacked in the morning.”

West Ham dominated play but failed to make the most of their many chances. Having spent more than £100m on players in the summer, without seeing any marked improvement in the play or results, the former Wolves manager might privately be relieved to still be in post by the time his previous club visit the London Stadium on Monday.

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