Algerian international Riyad Mahrez scored the first goal of the match when he curled in a shot beyond West Ham hoalie Darren Randolf in the 5th minute to give the EPL champions the lead.

German centre back Robert Huth doubled the score moments later when he headed in a 7th minute corner from Marc Albrighton.

West Ham reduced the deficit in the 20th minute through Manuel Lanzini’s well crafted free Kick but Leicester went ahead again through striker Jamie Vardy who punished lax defending in the 38th minute.

Ayew gave Slaven Bilic's side hope of a comeback in the 63rd when he beat goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichael with a header.