Van Nistelrooy Marks Leicester Debut with 3-1 Win, Palace Edge Ipswich 1-0

Ruud van Nistelrooy enjoyed a winning start as Leicester manager, leading his side to a 3-1 victory over West Ham in the Premier League. Jamie Vardy, Bilal El Khannouss, and Patson Daka were on target as Leicester cruised to victory, with Van Nistelrooy praising the team's spirit despite acknowledging the need for improvement.

West Ham dominated possession and had 31 shots but failed to convert, with manager Julen Lopetegui facing increasing pressure after a seventh defeat in 14 games. Leicester’s counter-attacks proved lethal, while West Ham had a controversial goal ruled out and missed several chances.

Meanwhile, Crystal Palace secured a crucial 1-0 win at Ipswich, with Jean-Philippe Mateta scoring the only goal. Palace’s first away victory of the season lifted them three points clear of the relegation zone, while Ipswich remain second from bottom.

Off the pitch, Palace captain Marc Guehi faced potential suspension for displaying a religious message on his rainbow armband, defying an FA warning. Ipswich captain Sam Morsy also refused to wear the rainbow armband due to his religious beliefs.