After what feels like an age since their last victory, Leicester City finally picked up a Premier League win.
The Foxes came from behind to beat Spurs 2-1 on Sunday to record a first league win since 3 December and end a run of seven consecutive Premier League defeats.
Jamie Vardy continued to haunt Tottenham fans as he scored his 10th career goal against the hosts to equalise before Bilal El Khannouss‘ curling effort from distance secured a massive three points.
Victory for Ruud van Nistelrooy’s men moved them out of the bottom three and now has survival firmly in their hands.
Van Nistelrooy singled out Vardy for his performance and El Khannouss also starred, as has been common in the Dutchman’s first month in charge.
But, there has been a player who has won the Leicester boss all seven points from his ten league games as a manager, and it’s not who you’d expect.
Bobby De Cordova- Reid has won Ruud van Nistelrooy seven points
The addition of Bobby De Cordova-Reid in the summer was by no means glamarous, but one that has proved to be important.
De Cordova-Reid is a utility man and can operate all over the pitch, but is deemed as a squad player.
Under Van Nistelrooy, the 31-year-old has been an integral part to the side and has actually won the Foxes manager seven points.
From those games where Leicester have picked up points, the former Fulham man has three assists and one goal (it would’ve been two if his West Ham goal wasn’t disallowed) and all have come at crucial times.
Fans admitted Van Nistelrooy was right to include De Cordova-Reid after plenty of supporters voiced their concern about a starting lineup with a combined age of 102.
Bobby De Cordova-Reid stars in Tottenham win
Several players had their best game in a Leicester shirt, including De Cordova-Reid.
His two assists for both goals came at a crucial point that flipped the game on it’s head early in the second half.
| Bobby De Cordova-Reid Stats | |
| Minutes played | 86 |
| Goals | 0 |
| Assists | 2 |
| Key passes | 4 |
| Sofascore rating | 7.5 |
Furthermore, the Jamaica international’s experience in the Premier League has come in handy at a time when the Foxes are embroiled in a battle for survival.
Sometimes, it isn’t always the expensive signings that have the biggest impact.