Wiley Foxes: Delirium in Leicester tonight as Leicester City win the Premier League title – TheLiberal.ie – Our News, Your Views

Wiley Foxes: Delirium in Leicester tonight as Leicester City win the Premier League title




Tonight saw one of sports greatest triumphs as Leicester City were confirmed as English Premier league champions.

The foxes who were a staggering 5000/1 shot last August claimed their first ever top flight title within 132 years, after nearest challengers Tottenham Hotspur were held to a 2-2 draw at previous title holders Chelsea. The game which ultimately decided this season’s title race was going all Spurs way when they took a 2-0 lead in the first half through Harry Kane and Ji Son.

The must win game for Spurs who were 8 points behind the Foxes after their draw with Manchester United yesterday, was turned on its head when Gary Cahill grabbed one back early in the second half. The match which was an ill tempered affair saw a number of scuffles throughout with Spurs desperate to hang on. However the decisive blow came when Eden Hazard scored the leveler that surely sent the city of Leicester into delirium.

The result now means that Claudio Raneri’s men cannot be caught with two games remaining.

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