WHAT A START FOR RUUD VAN NISTELROOY. Jamie Vardy's Goal Is Deemed

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Jamie Vardy's goal against West Ham United has been deemed by the Premier League's Goal Panel to have been scored by Marcos Alonso. James Maddison's shot was saved by Alphonse Areola, and the rebound fell to Vardy, who bundled the ball home. However, replays showed that the ball had actually hit Alonso's arm before it reached Vardy, and the Goal Panel has ruled that the goal should be awarded to the Chelsea defender.

The decision is a blow to Vardy, who would have moved level with Harry Kane at the top of the Premier League goalscoring charts with his strike. It is also a blow to Leicester City, who have now dropped to fifth in the table, two points behind Tottenham Hotspur.

Ruud van Nistelrooy's start to life as Leicester City manager has been a resounding success. In his first eight games in charge, the Dutchman has overseen six wins, a draw and a defeat, and has guided the Foxes into the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup.

Van Nistelrooy has made a number of changes to the Leicester team since his arrival, most notably switching to a 4-3-3 formation and bringing in several new players, including Victor Kristiansen, Ayoze Perez and Tete.

The Dutchman's impact has been most evident in the team's attacking play. Leicester have scored 21 goals in their eight games under Van Nistelrooy, more than any other team in the Premier League during that period.

One of the most impressive aspects of Leicester's recent performances has been their ability to win games without relying on James Maddison. The England international has been in excellent form this season, but he has missed Leicester's last three games with a knee injury.

New Strike Force

In Maddison's absence, Van Nistelrooy has given Jamie Vardy and Kelechi Iheanacho a chance to form a new strike partnership, and the duo have flourished.

Vardy has scored six goals in his last six games, while Iheanacho has netted four times in his last five. The pair have developed a good understanding, and they have been a constant threat to opposition defences.

Van Nistelrooy's arrival has also had a positive impact on the development of Leicester's young players. Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Harvey Barnes have both been in excellent form in recent weeks, and they have played a key role in the team's success.

Leicester's resurgence under Van Nistelrooy has been impressive, and they will be hoping to continue their good form when they travel to Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday.

Conclusion

Ruud van Nistelrooy has made a remarkable start to his managerial career at Leicester City. The Dutchman has overseen six wins, a draw and a defeat in his first eight games in charge, and has guided the Foxes into the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup.

Van Nistelrooy has made a number of changes to the Leicester team since his arrival, most notably switching to a 4-3-3 formation and bringing in several new players. The Dutchman's impact has been most evident in the team's attacking play. Leicester have scored 21 goals in their eight games under Van Nistelrooy, more than any other team in the Premier League during that period.

In Maddison's absence, Van Nistelrooy has given Jamie Vardy and Kelechi Iheanacho a chance to form a new strike partnership, and the duo have flourished. Vardy has scored six goals in his last six games, while Iheanacho has netted four times in his last five. The pair have developed a good understanding, and they have been a constant threat to opposition defences.

Leicester's resurgence under Van Nistelrooy has been impressive, and they will be hoping to continue their good form when they travel to Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday.