Leicester City 2 – 2 West Ham United
There was plenty of drama, but in the end both sides were forced to share the spoils as the game ended in a thrilling 2-all draw.
Jamie Vardy put the Foxes ahead in the first half after a brilliant finish, and from there it looked like Leicester would grind out another win.
However, Vardy would go from hero to villain in the second half, getting sent off after receiving a second yellow card after diving in the box.
Leicester tried to hold on, but the pressure got to them, giving away a penalty late in the game.
Andy Carroll made no mistake in front of goal, and put the Hammers level.
Then, two minutes later disaster struck for the Foxes, as West Ham went up 2-1 following a stunning striker from Aaron Cresswell.
Four minutes of time were added, and it wasn’t until the last one that once again there would be another twist in the tale.
Leicester were awarded a late penalty, and with the last kick of the game, Leonardo Ulloa made no mistake.
In the end the Foxes salvage a point, and move just a little closer ahead on the Premier League table.
The final score in Leicestershire, Leicester City 2, West Ham United 2
Leicester City will be looking to move closer to the Premier League crown when they host sixth place West Ham United. Join The Roar from 10:30pm AEST for live scores and a blog of the match.
Weeks away from completing the greatest underdog story in Premier League history, Leicester City have been on fire in recent weeks.
Coming off a huge 2-nil win against Sunderland in their last fixture, the Foxes have guaranteed themselves a place in the Champions League next year.
Jamie Vardy was the hero against Sunderland, scoring twice to ensure his side all three points.
Leicester have been incredible in defence, keeping five consecutive clean sheets in their past five games. The Foxes have also gone on to win all those games.
Part of that has been thanks to N’Golo Kante, who has made 146 tackles and 134 interceptions this season, the most out of any player.
Only managing to gain three points out of 15, West Ham United will be desperate to get all three points and seriously contend for a Champions League position.
The Hammers are coming off a 2-1 loss in the FA Cup against Manchester United, and with four straight Premier League draws before that, West Ham may have forgotten what it’s like to win a game.
There is a silver lining for West Ham however, with three of those draws coming against the likes of Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United.
The last time these two sides faced off was last September in the League Cup.
Joseph Dodoo put Leicester ahead early before Mauro Zarate found an equaliser shortly after. Andy King ended up being the hero for the Foxes, scoring in extra time to ensure Leicester got the 2-1 win at home.
Leicester City are playing like a club that want to win more than anything in the world, but despite their defensive problems, West Ham have been on scoring form. Leicester should be able to get all three points, but it won’t be a pretty win.
Prediction
Leicester City 1 – 0 West Ham United
Darwin Stubbie
Guest
That's 6 points in the last 3 games the refs have cost the hammers ...
Rob na Champassak
Roar Guru
As a Spurs fan I have never felt so elated by Hammer goals. I feel dirty. This gives us a glimmer of hope, though, at least if Stoke don't snuff it out tomorrow.
jamesb
Guest
Not sure whether Leicester dropped two points, or gained one. Vardy will be missing next game.
Isaac Nowroozi
Roar Guru
Thank you all for joining up for this live blog, we look forward to seeing you all again soon!
Isaac Nowroozi
Roar Guru
FULL TIME: LEICESTER CITY 2 WEST HAM UNITED 2
Isaac Nowroozi
Roar Guru
90+5' - GOAL LEICESTER CITY! With ten men, Ulloa has slotted the penalty into the side of the net, sending the keeper the wrong way. LEICESTER CITY 2 WEST HAM UNITED 2
Isaac Nowroozi
Roar Guru
90+4' - PENALTY LEICESTER CITY And now Leicester have been given a lifeline! LEICESTER CITY 1 WEST HAM UNITED 2
Isaac Nowroozi
Roar Guru
90+2' - Leicester are trying to push forward, but West Ham don't seem to be having much trouble holding them off. At the same time, they don't seem to be fighting to keep position. LEICESTER CITY 1 WEST HAM UNITED 2
Isaac Nowroozi
Roar Guru
90' - Four minutes of time set to be added on. Leicester have four minutes to salvage a point from this game, and they have to do it with ten men. LEICESTER CITY 1 WEST HAM UNITED 2
jamesb
Guest
That changes things.
Isaac Nowroozi
Roar Guru
89' - Now it's Leicester City that push forward. The side only has ten men, and over 30,000 fans at the pitch are trying to cheer them on until the end. LEICESTER CITY 1 WEST HAM UNITED 2
Isaac Nowroozi
Roar Guru
86' - GOAL WEST HAM! Leicester City may have self-destructed! Creswell found space and rocketed the ball into the top corner of the net! West Ham lead 2-1 with two goals in two minutes. LEICESTER CITY 1 WEST HAM UNITED 2
Midfielder
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Isaac Nowroozi
Roar Guru
85' - Guaranteed drama to end this game it would see! Leicester may have self-destruced in this second half! LEICESTER CITY 1 WEST HAM UNITED 1
Isaac Nowroozi
Roar Guru
84' - GOAL WEST HAM Andy Carroll has slotted the penalty into the bottom corner of the net, sending the keeper the wrong way! LEICESTER CITY 1 WEST HAM UNITED 1
Isaac Nowroozi
Roar Guru
83' PENALTY WEST HAM After plenty of push and shove in the box, the referee has given the penalty for Wes Morgan's push! What a chance for West Ham! LEICESTER CITY 1 WEST HAM UNITED 0
Midfielder
Guest
come on leicester
Isaac Nowroozi
Roar Guru
79' - Payet's free kick is poor, which is a shame. That free kick was in a position where he would be used to slotting them. LEICESTER CITY 1 WEST HAM UNITED 0
Midfielder
Guest
come on les only 15 minutes left
Isaac Nowroozi
Roar Guru
78' - Mahrez comes off in a substitution for Leicester. He is to be replaced by Amartey. The Foxes taking their time. LEICESTER CITY 1 WEST HAM UNITED 0