Despite their efforts, West Ham failed to prevail at the King Power Stadium and ended up losing 2-1 to Leicester, in a match valid for date 38 of the England – Premier League 2022-2023 tournament. The goals of the game for the locals were scored by Harvey Barnes (33′ 1T) and Wout Faes (16′ 2T). While the away goal was made by Pablo Fornals (33′ 2T).
The teams were at odds, as both West Ham United and Leicester City shot at the post. The players Saïd Benrahma and Kelechi Iheanacho were left wanting to shout their goal.
The figure of the meeting was Pablo Fornals. The West Ham United midfielder stood out against Leicester City as he scored 1 goal, made 102 correct passes, stole 14 balls and kicked 3 times on target.
On the other hand, Wout Faes was key. The Leicester City defender was important as he scored 1 goal and cleared 4 dangerous balls.
With some infractions and constant pauses, the match played between both teams was lived. There were 2 cautioned: Jonny Evans and Danny Ings.
Leicester manager Dean Smith arranged a 4-5-1 formation on the field with Daniel Iversen in goal; Timothy Castagne, Wout Faes, Jonny Evans and Luke Thomas on the defensive line; Boubakary Soumaré, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, James Maddison, Youri Tielemans and Harvey Barnes in the middle; and Kelechi Iheanacho in attack.
For their part, those led by David Moyes planted themselves with a 4-5-1 strategy with Lukasz Fabianski under the three sticks; Vladimir Coufal, Thilo Kehrer, Nayef Aguerd and Aaron Cresswell in defense; Declan Rice, Flynn Downes, Pablo Fornals, Lucas Paquetá and Saïd Benrahma in midfield; and Michail Antonio up front.
The match at King Power Stadium was officiated by referee Simon Hooper.
The local is in eighteenth place with 34 points, while the visitor reached 40 points and is placed in fourteenth place in the tournament.
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