After being appointed as Leicester City’s manager, Ruud van Nistelrooy quickly realized the challenges ahead in ensuring the team’s survival in the English Premier League.

On Saturday, Leicester faced a heavy defeat against Brentford, with a final score of 4-1. Van Nistelrooy, who was present as a spectator, will officially begin his coaching responsibilities on Sunday, stepping in for the dismissed Steve Cooper.

Brentford’s Kevin Schade stood out during the match, netting a hat trick, while Yoane Wissa also contributed a goal. The home side had to rally back after Facunda Buonanotte scored the opening goal for Leicester in the 21st minute.

Taking on his first managerial position in English football, Van Nistelrooy is stepping into a challenging scenario with Leicester sitting in 16th position in the league, only one point clear of the relegation zone.

In another match this weekend, Bournemouth made headlines as Justin Kluivert converted three penalties during their 4-2 victory against Wolverhampton, marking a rare achievement that had not been accomplished in any league match previously.

Newcastle faced difficulties as well, losing striker Alexander Isak to a hip injury early in their match against Crystal Palace. The game concluded in a 1-1 deadlock after Palace scored a late equalizer through Daniel Munoz, following an own goal by Marc Guehi.

Nottingham Forest celebrated a narrow 1-0 victory against Ipswich, thanks to a penalty scored by Chris Wood.

Arsenal has the opportunity to rise to second place in the standings if they can secure a win against West Ham in the evening match.