Mahrez Magic Propels Leicester City to Premier League Summit
By BBC Sport
Riyad Mahrez continued his sparkling early-season form as Leicester City secured a second consecutive Premier League win, defeating West Ham United 2–1 at Upton Park.
The Algerian international, who was instrumental in last week’s 4–2 win over Sunderland, once again lit up the pitch with a standout performance. Mahrez netted Leicester’s second goal of the afternoon, displaying composure and sharp finishing that has quickly made him one of the most exciting players to watch in the league.
Claudio Ranieri’s side, full of confidence after narrowly escaping relegation last season, are now reaping the rewards of their renewed belief and attacking intent. Leicester burst into a 2–0 lead in the first half, with Shinji Okazaki opening the scoring before Mahrez doubled the advantage with a clinical strike.
West Ham pulled one back, but it wasn’t enough to stop the Foxes from claiming all three points. With back-to-back victories, Leicester now sit top of the Premier League table on six points—a remarkable turnaround given their position just a few months ago.
Mahrez, who was relatively unknown when he joined from Le Havre in 2014, is fast becoming the symbol of Leicester’s resurgence. His pace, trickery, and eye for goal have made him a vital asset in Ranieri’s new-look squad.
With momentum clearly on their side, Leicester City are proving that their end-of-season escape act last spring was no fluke. And with Mahrez in this kind of form, the Foxes look ready to surprise a few more teams this campaign.
