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Wilfred Ndidi Shines in 30th Consecutive Start as West Ham Secures Draw Against Leicester
In a compelling encounter on Friday evening, West Ham United, under the tutelage of David Moyes, secured their first Premier League point in a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Leicester City at home. The fixture saw Nigeria midfielder Wilfred Ndidi make his 30th consecutive start for Leicester, showcasing his enduring impact on the team.
Leicester City took an early lead with Marc Albrighton finding the net in the eighth minute. However, West Ham demonstrated resilience as Cheikhou Kouyate equalized for the Hammers just before the halftime whistle.
Super Eagles forward Kelechi Iheanacho, despite being listed among the substitutes, remained unused during the encounter. Notably, Ahmed Musa was omitted from the Leicester matchday squad.
Moyes, who recently assumed the managerial role at West Ham, clinched his first Premier League point with this draw, marking a pivotal moment in his nascent tenure. The result also represented Claude Puel’s second draw in four games as Leicester’s manager.
The match unfolded with West Ham creating early chances, culminating in Albrighton’s goal as he stabbed in Jamie Vardy’s cross. The spirited response from West Ham materialized just before halftime when Kouyate headed in a cross, ensuring the sides entered the break on level terms.
As Ndidi continues to be a stalwart presence for Leicester, Moyes seeks to build on this hard-earned point, laying the foundation for the club’s resurgence under his management.
