Ruud van Nistelrooy equals Ruben Amorim's Premier League record as impressive unbeaten run continues

Ruud van Nistelrooy is equaling Ruben Amorim's Premier League points tally step for step after Leicester's dramatic draw against Brighton.

the foxes They came back from two goals down to draw 2-2 thanks to late goals from Jamie Vardy and Bobby De Cordova-Reid.

Leicester have been seen moving five points clear of the relegation zone and securing Van Nistelrooy remains undefeated like his coach.

They have won four points in two Premier League games, a tally that matches them Manchester United new head coach.

amorim He has taken charge of three league matches since replacing Erik ten Hag as his permanent successor last month.

The Portuguese drew 1-1 with Ipswich Town in their first match and then beat Everton 4-0 in the second.

However, United's 3-2 defeat at home to Nottingham Forest means Amorim have earned just four points from a possible nine.

Van Nistelrooy, who was United's caretaker manager before Amorim's arrival, has leveled his points with a game less.

They beat West Ham for the first time 3-1 on Tuesday night, in what was the club's first league victory since October.

The Dutchman then managed to score a crucial point against Brighton as the Foxes scored goals in the final moments.

Tariq Lamptey opened the scoring with an excellent shot from the edge of the area heading into the break.

Yankuba Minteh then scored what looked to be the winning goal for the Seagulls with a low shot after some great skill in the 79th minute.

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However, Vardy scored shortly after before setting up De Cordova-Reid in the first minute of stoppage time to make it 2-2.

Leicester have risen to 16th place in the table after the draw and above Crystal Palace with 15 games played.

Van Nistelrooy hopes his team's latest heroics will give him confidence ahead of a series of test matches.

After games against Newcastle and Wolves, Leicester will face leaders Liverpool before Manchester City and Aston Villa.