Another game and yet another loss for Leicester City and the hope of survival in the Premier League has almost fully drained from the club. It was another game where Leicester could not find the net, making it seven games without a goal.
Leicester made three changes from their heavy defeat against Brentford in which they conceded four goals. Jannik Vestergaard, Facundo Buonanotte and James Justin came into the starting lineup for Caleb Okoli, Jordan Ayew and Woyo Coulibaly.
West Ham were unchanged from their previous fixture, where they picked up a win against Arsenal.
The Foxes would begin the first five minutes on the upper hand with a shot from Wilfred Ndidi being fired straight into the gloves of Alphonse Areola. This would be the only momentum that the away side would have during the rest of the match.
The Hammers would keep the possession for the rest of their match as their passing was met with no resistance from Leicester. The away side were on borrowed time and West Ham would punish them for it.
Sloppy defending was the cause for the first goal, as Vestergaard allowed two West Ham players to remain onside. A ball into the box was not dealt with which allowed Tomas Soucek put the ball in the back of the net for a birthday goal.
The Foxes did not even try and get themselves back into this match and allowed the Hammers to keep their control of the match.
West Ham would double their lead two minutes before half time. A corner that was not dealt with allowed Jarrod Bowen a shot at the near post that deflected off of Vestergaard to put it into his own net and he would be credited with the own goal.
The home side would ease to victory for the rest of the match as Leicester seemed like a team devoid of confidence and passion. In a game of 90 minutes, it would only take 15 minutes to see the problems that have plagued the club this season.
Leicester City now start a run of very difficult fixtures as their winless streak could increase to ten without a win. They must go to Stamford Bridge to face Chelsea.
For West Ham their fixture list takes a step up in difficulty as well as their next match is a home game against Newcastle. The Hammers have already picked up three points this season against the Magpies and now look to do the double over them.
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Leicester City player ratings
Mads Hermansen-3
The Danish goalkeeper did not have much to do during this match but when needed he could not be there for his side.
James Justin-3
It was a better match from the right back than what fans are used to but ultimately it did not mean anything for Leicester in this match.
When he did come forward he looked dangerous but could not replicate that threat in his defensive work.
Wout Faes-2
Another poor game from the Belgian with plenty of misplaced passes to hand West Ham possession unnecessarily.
It is the same defensive mistakes that have been costing the Foxes but it seems like nothing will change.
Jannik Vestergaard-1
Two big mistakes that allowed West Ham to command the game and take total control.
It could not have been much worse for the defender and with some big matches coming up, his performances have to improve rapidly.
Victor Kristiansen-2
The left back was constantly beaten by Bowen and Kudus and offered very little on both sides of the field.
Boubakary Soumare-2
It seemed like there was only one midfielder in this match as it felt like the Frenchman was not playing.
He offered nothing of importance during this match on either side of the field which explains his substitution in the 61st minute.
Wilfred Ndidi-3
It was a difficult game for the Nigerian as West Ham's midfield had an easy game with a lot of time on the ball.
A big reason behind the home side's dominance was through their midfield and the non existent press from Leicester.
Facundo Buonanotte-2
Another poor game from the Argentinian as he offered very little offensively in his first start in over a month.
Buonanotte's time at the Midlands side has been troubled and it seems like it will not be getting much better.
Bilal El Khannouss-2
A bad match from a player who has been one of Leicester City's best players this season.
The 20-year-old will be difficult to retain if the Foxes are relegated this season.
Bobby Reid-3
It was a nothing game from the Jamaican as he offered very little on either side of the pitch like most of his counterparts.
Jamie Vardy-3
There is not many more difficult jobs in football than what the captain had to try and do tonight.
With very little being offered anywhere on the pitch, Vardy was unable to make something out of nothing.
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Substitutions
Stephy Mavididi-2
Coming on for Bobby Reid on 61 minutes, the English winger was ineffective at breaking down the Hammers defense.
Harry Winks-2
The replacement for Soumare, It was another substitution that offered very little on the pitch.
Luke Thomas-5
Only getting five minutes on the field, there was not much time for Thomas to make any kind of impression on the match.
The 23-year-old has only played three league matches this season, with his last appearance being in the FA Cup against Man United.
Patson Daka-5
Coming on at the same time as Thomas, the Zambian had no time to create any mark on the match.
