West Ham defeated Leicester 2-0 in a match that further worsened Leicester's struggles under Ruud van Nistelrooy. Goals from Soucek and an own goal by Vestergaard sealed Leicester's fate, leaving them in the relegation zone. Van Nistelrooy criticized his team's first-half performance, while West Ham manager Graham Potter expressed satisfaction with the win and the clean sheet. West Ham players Soucek and Bowen emphasized the importance of consistency and team spirit, with Bowen jokingly disputing the credit for the own goal.