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Leicester win EPL two years after winning Championship

By Jeffrey Owusu-Mensah
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For the first time in their 132-year history, Leicester City Football Club are the champions of England after securing the 2015/16 Barclays Premier League title on Monday night.

 

The Foxes with two matches to end the season have 77 points while second-placed Tottenham Hotspurs have 70 points after Monday night's 2-2 draw at Chelsea.

From a team that spent the majority of last season rooted to the bottom of the table and among the favourites for relegation this term, a combination of team spirit, hardwork and talent has seen them transform into champions. 

In the toughest league in the world, the Foxes have led the way at the top of the table since an emphatic 3-0 win over Stoke City on 23 January and have answered every question asked of them throughout the campaign.

The title victory comes just two years after the team secured a record-equalling seventh second tier title and a just seven seasons since claiming the third tier crown back in 2009. 

The title win is also Claudio Ranieri's first major trophy as manager.