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Jesse Lingard double fires West Ham back into top four

Football - Premier League - West Ham United v Leicester City - London Stadium, London, Britain - April 11, 2021. West Ham United's Jarrod Bowen celebrates scoring their third goal with Arthur Masuaku and teammates. [Pool via REUTERS/Justin Setterfield]

Jesse Lingard scored twice as West Ham United climbed back into fourth spot in the Premier League with a vital 3-2 victory over third-placed Leicester City on Sunday.

Lingard, who has been in scintillating form since arriving on loan from Manchester United in mid-season, took his tally for the Hammers to eight goals with two strikes before halftime.

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