SAVE! THIS TIME AT THE OTHER END! As West Ham pour forward Ben Chilwell starts a counter-attack with an excellent through ball to Slimani. The Algerian bears down on Randolph but the keeper stands up tall to deny the Leicester striker.
90' +3
The Hammers continue to press, and this six minutes of added time must feel like an eternity to the Leicester players. They are clinging on here.
90' +2
SAVE! UNBELIEVABLE SAVE FROM SCHMEICHEL!!! Snodgrass' free-kick hits the wall but the ball breaks to Carroll. The big striker drills the ball goalwards but sees his effort denied by a strong hand from Schmeichel. Cynics will say Carroll made it easy for the Dane, but the reactions to deny that effort defied physics!
90' +1
FREE-KICK! Right on the edge of the box for West Ham. Ndidi commits a rash foul on Ayew and the hosts have a massive chance here with Snodgrass stood over the ball.
89'
CHANCE! Carroll brings the ball down expertly with his chest and looks to fire on goal, but mis-hits his effort and Huth clears.
87'
B. Chilwell enters the game and replaces R. Mahrez.
Leicester make their final change of the game as Riyad Mahrez is replaced by Ben Chilwell.
85'
A painful landing fro Benalouane delays proceedings. It looks as though he has a dislocated finger. The medical staff pop it back in place and the game restarts.
83'
CLOSE! West Ham are hitting Leicester with everything they have got, but the Foxes are defending resolutely. Another corner comes in and Drinkwater is called on to clear off the line from a Kouyate strike before Carroll's strike is saved by Schmeichel.
81'
It is another corner for West Ham as Fuchs tackles Snodgrass. It is a good delivery, but the commanding force of Kasper Schmeichel is on-hand once more and this time he claims the cross from among a crowd of bodies.
79'
CHANCE, BUT HE'S MISSED IT! UNBELIEVABLE! More great work from Antonio who slips the ball into Ayew who has timed his run expertly. He is one-on-one with Schmeichel and just needs to pass the ball into the net, but he blasts the ball high and wide! West Ham are desperate for this equaliser.
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77'
SO CLOSE! BRILLIANT SAVE FROM SCHMEICHEL! Andy Carroll has been looking to find room at the back post all afternoon, and this time he is picked out by a team-mate. His header is a bullett, but Schmeichel springs across his goal and claws the ball off the line and out for a corner.
76'
I. Slimani enters the game and replaces J. Vardy.
A. Musa enters the game and replaces S. Okazaki.
A double substitution for the Foxes as Jamie Vardy gives way for Islam Slimani...
... and Shinji Okazaki makes way for Ahmed Musa.
75'
A good driving run from Byram sees him enter the penalty area, if he can pick out a teammate West Ham could level. The young right back gets his head up, but Huth intercepts well to end the danger.
73'
A. Masuaku enters the game and replaces A. Cresswell.
Aaron Cresswell has only just recovered from a long-term injury and clearly Bilic is looking to protect the fullback. Arthur Masuaku replaces him.
72'
More bullish work from Antonio, who picks up a free-kick in a good position as he committs Wilfred Ndidi and is tripped up.
70'
The momentum is with West Ham now as the crowd roar them forwards. Lanzini dribbles through a crowd before releasing to Ayew. The former Swansea man is unable to get beyond Huth though and Leicester run the ball clear.
68'
Strong play from Okazaki in the box, as he holds off the challenge of Jose Fonte. He slides the ball to Mahrez who shoots but Cresswell slides across to block well.
67'
E. Fernandes enters the game and replaces Pedro Obiang.
Edimilson Fernandes replaces the injured Obiang and we are back underway.
65'
Off the ball Pedro Obiang has landed awkwardly on his knee and looks in serious discomfort. The Spaniard is eventually stretchered off.
63'
A. Ayew has scored a goal for West Ham United! Assist by A. Carroll.
GOOAAALL! ANOTHER TWIST IN THE TALE! From the resultant corner, Andy Carroll finds space at the back post and nods the ball back into the danger area. Andre Ayew reacts first and Schmeichel cannot keep his headed effort out as West Ham close the gap once again.
61'
CLOSE! An Okazaki shove on Lanzini earns Slaven Bilic's men a free-kick. Lanzini eyes up another strike at goal and draws a superb save from Schmeichel. The Argentine really knows how to strike a dead ball. It is out for a corner.
59'
CLOSE!!! A big let off for West Ham as Vardy is sent racing clear by a Drinkwater through ball. Byram is caught too deep, and Drinkwater slips the ball inside him into the path of his dynamic striker. Randolph rushes from his line and does enough to pressure Vardy, whose chip drifts just wide.
56'
D. Drinkwater gets yellow.
A crunching and late challenge from Danny Drinkwater earns him a booking, as he sends Kouyate flying.
54'
Good feet from Snodgrass, who has Fuchs tied in knots. The former Hull CIty winger looks to clip the ball towards Andy Carroll but Schmeichel leaps to catch the ball.
52'
A more muted start to this half compared with the frantic pace of the last. Both teams are playing more long balls, and Leicester look fairly happy not to commit to many men forward.
48'
Jamie Vardy turns the ball round the corner before being clipped by Kouyate. From the resulting free-kick Benalouane looks to catch Randolph by surprise and he drills the ball goalwards from the half-way line. The Irish international is prepared though and catches with ease.
46'
And we are back underway. West Ham bomb down the left flank and Cresswell crosses but Benaloune cuts it out well and clears for a throw-in.
45' +1
Cresswell bursts down the left as West Ham look for a route back into this game. His cross hits Danny Simpson and the hosts have a corner. Cresswell delivers but Schmeichel is commanding and punches clear once again.
44'
Sam Byram misplaces his clearance and can only find Ndidi. He slips the ball to Albrighton who ghosts past Byram, who has looked out of his depth, before blasting wildly over.
42'
Leicester are quick on the break again, and Vardy is one-on-one with Pedro Obiang. The Spaniard stands up well and times his challenge to concede a corner.
40'
CLOSE! Lanzini is looking to drag his side back into the game again, as he finds space on the edge of the area and takes aim. Schmeichel is scrambling across his goal but the ball whistles beyond the far post.
38'
J. Vardy has scored a goal for Leicester City! Assist by W. Ndidi.
GOOAAAL! LEICESTER HAVE THEIR TWO GOAL ADVANTAGE BACK. A smart interchange between Mahrez and Albrighton wins Leicester a corner. Mahrez whips in and the ball bounces off a series of players before falling to Jamie Vardy. The poacher that he is Vardy does not blink, and fires home to put Leicester 3-1 up!
35'
CHANCE! Andy Carroll finds himself in an unfamiliar position out on the left, but the big striker manages to deliver a decent cross. Antonio rushes in to meet the ball but mistimes his leap and heads wide.
33'
Wonderful skill from Riyad Mahrez, who dances through the West Ham midfield. He flicks the ball over Obiang and spins past Snodgrass, but his ball to Vardy is cut out by Kouyate. Still a glimpse of the player we saw take the league by storm last year.
31'
CHANCE! Albrighton finds space as Sam Byram stands off him. His whipped delivery is almost within reach of Okazaki but in the end Randolph gathers and the danger is gone.
29'
Antonio latches on to a Carroll flick on and has the ball in the box. He squares up Benalloune and burns past the Leicester defender before taking aim. Danny Simpson manages to block the effort and the ball trickles into the arms of a relieved Kasper Schmeichel.
27'
Industrious work from Shinji Okazaki almost sees the Japanese striker pinch the ball off Aaron Cresswell with a free run on goal. Play is pulled back though, as referee Roger East awards West Ham a free-kick.
24'
CLOSE! Great strength from Antonio who drives from his own half deep into Leicester territory. He picks out Andre Ayew, and the Ghanain looks to have the beating of Huth. The German almost loses his balance, but Ayew fluffs his lines and blasts wide.
22'
Lanzini's goal has totally changed the complexion of this game. West Ham looked dead and buried but this has given them a real life-line.
20'
M. Lanzini has scored a goal for West Ham United!
GOOOOAAALL!!! WEST HAM ARE BACK IN IT! An absolute pearler of a free-kick from Manuel Lanzini. The diminutive Argentine sets his sights and whips the ball up and over the wall. Schmeichel does not move as the ball nestles in the top corner. Game on!
19'
A testing cross from Antonio draws Schmeichel off his line, and the Leicester keeper does well to put distance on his punch. West Ham come again through Antonio and win a free-kick right on the edge of the box.
18'
R. Snodgrass enters the game and replaces W. Reid.
Reid limps from the pitch and is replaced by Robert Snodgrass. It looks as though Cheikhou Koyate will drop into defence.
16'
This could not be going more wrong for West Ham. Skipper Winston Reid faced a late fitness test ahead of today's game and has now collapsed in a heap as he stretched awkwardly to intercept a Danny Drinkwater pass. The New Zealand international looks to have an issue with his right thigh.
14'
A speculative Cheikhou Kouyate strike from distance brings jeers from the travelling support. Leicester have not lost to West Ham in their last five meetings in league and cup, and at this rate that record looks set to continue.
11'
You can sense the frustration inside the London Stadium, the West Ham fans can’t believe what they have seen to this point. Antonio is hauled down by Yohan Benaloune but the Tunisian receives no punishment as play is waved on.
9'
Leicester look irrepressible at the moment, as Albrighton exchanges passes with Wilfred Ndidi before winning another free-kick. This time Carroll is on-hand to head away.
7'
R. Huth has scored a goal for Leicester City! Assist by M. Albrighton.
GOAL! AMAZING STUFF FROM LEICESTER! Winston Reid concedes a free-kick in a dangerous area leaving his side exposed. It is a wonderfully worked routine between Mahrez and Marc Albrighton as they exchange a one-two. Albrighton bends the ball into the box with the outside of his boot and finds the head of Robert Huth who nods home Leicester’s second. That is Huth’s first goal of the season!
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R. Mahrez has scored a goal for Leicester City! Assist by J. Vardy.
GOAL! WHAT A START FOR LEICESTER! Tidy play from Jamie Vardy who uses his quick feet to make space and pick a pass out to Mahrez on the right wing. The Algerian checks back and delivers a devilish cross. No one manages to get a touch and the ball zips past Darren Randolph in the West Ham goal. 1-0 Leicester!
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Riyad Mahrez carries expertly and drifts past Aaron Cresswell. Pedro Obiang makes up ground to cover but concedes a corner. Albrighton’s delivery is headed away solidly by Andy Carroll.
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West Ham break down the left with Michail Antonio. The England international cuts inside and fires towards goal. Kasper Schmeichel is untroubled though as the ball flies over the crossbar.
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And we're off! Leicester City get us underway kicking from right to left.
Today’s hosts have given their fans little to cheer about of late as, although they have put significant distance between themselves and the drop zone, West Ham have won just once in their last six outings.
Hello and welcome to today’s LIVE coverage of West Ham United’s Premier League clash with Leicester City at the London Stadium.
A defeat to Bournemouth last weekend has prompted action from The Hammers’ board, who have called on manager Slaven Bilic and the players to improve results as they aim for a top half finish.
Tuesday’s 2-0 victory over Sevilla has booked Leicester a Champions League quarter-final date with Atletico Madrid, but boss Craig Shakespeare has insisted his team remain focussed on the task of Premier League survival.
By contrast Leicester fans will be in jubilant mood on their way down to East London. The Foxes have won three straight games in all competitions, with the most recent of those results proving the sweetest.
Despite a reversal in fortunes following the departure of Claudio Ranieri, Leicester remain teetering just three points clear of the relegation zone.
West Ham Starting XI (4-2-3-1): Randolph, Byram, Fonte, Reid, Cresswell, Kouyaté, Obiang, Antonio, Lanzini, Ayew, Carroll
The teams are in, so let’s take a look starting with the hosts…
West Ham Subs: Nordtveit, Feghouli, Snodgrass, Adrián, Collins, Masuaku, Fernandes
Hammers skipper Mark Noble misses out with a dead leg, so Sam Byram comes in at right-back, while Andre Ayew retains his place in the team following his goal against Bournemouth last week.
The two teams make their way onto the pitch and kick-off is just moments away...
Danny Drinkwater starts for Leicester despite ruling himself out of international action due to a niggling groyne injury, while Shinji Okazaki once again partners Jamie Vardy up front. Wes Morgan also misses out due to a back injury.
HALF-TIME: West Ham 1-3 Leicester City
The teams are back out on the pitch and we are about to get re-started...
Early goals from Riyad Mahrez and Robert Huth saw Leicester off to a blistering start as they built up a two-goal lead that stunned the Hammers, who looked sluggish in the early stages. A stunning free-kick from Manuel Lanzini put The Hammers back in contention, but Jamie Vardy’s close-range finish from a corner has given Leicester a commanding half-time lead.
FULL TIME: West Ham 2-3 Leicester
Despite a relentless bombardment of the Leicester goal late on West Ham just could not find a way past the Foxes and their infallable goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel. Leicester built up an early lead thanks to goals from Mahrez and Huth, but were pegged back by a wonderful Lanzini free-kick. Jamie Vardy gave Craig Shakespeare's men a 3-1 lead before half-time with a close range goal. The second 45 minutes were dominated by the Hammers though. Andre Ayew sscored his second in as many games to put the home side back in the game, but try as they might West Ham could not dig out an equaliser.
That's all from me today, I hope you enjoyed this thrilling match as much as I did!
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