Leicester holds off late Hammers surge
Leicester City withstood significant late pressure to beat West Ham United 3-2 and continue Craig Shakespeare's perfect start as manager.
The post-Claudio Ranieri feel-good factor at Leicester City showed no sign of letting up as they beat West Ham United 3-2 in a thriller at London Stadium to continue Craig Shakespeare's 100 per cent start as the Premier League champion's manager.
Wednesday's (AEDT) intense 2-0 win over Sevilla which secured passage to the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals did appear to impact Leicester's laboured second-half performance, but a sprightly start and dogged defending towards the end were ultimately crucial as it clinched a first away league win of the season.
The Foxes picked up right where they left off on Wednesday (AEDT) with a remarkable start to go two goals up within seven minutes, Riyad Mahrez and Robert Huth stunning the hosts.
West Ham soon got itself a lifeline through a fine Manuel Lanzini free-kick, although Leicester re-established a two-goal lead late in the first half through Jamie Vardy.
But West Ham responded once more as it pulled another one back just after the hour mark, Andre Ayew nodding in from close range as the home side looked to ensure a tense ending for Leicester.
Kasper Schmeichel was at his very best again to make a vital late save, while an awful Ayew miss let Leicester off the hook and saw the match slip away from West Ham.