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Leicester City win the Premier League title as Tottenham slip up

Leicester City have won the Premier League title to cap a fairytale season in English football, with Tottenham's failure to beat defending champions Chelsea meaning they can no longer be caught.

Claudio Ranieri's men could have been crowned on Sunday when they faced Manchester United at Old Trafford, but saw their celebrations delayed after they drew 1-1 with Louis van Gaal's men.

The Foxes completed the incredible 5,000/1 sporting miracle after Tottenham squandered a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

 Leicester City fans react after Chelsea scored to pull one goal back

Harry Kane and Son Heung-min looked to have kept Tottenham's thrilling title charge going as they took a 2-0 lead before the break.

But goals from Gary Cahill and Eden Hazard got Leicester's party in full swing, completing a fairytale story for the club who have gone from relegation possibilities to the top of English football - and the talk of the sporting world.
 Eden Hazard celebrates scoring the second Chelsea goal that handed Leicester the title

 ▶ Full story on mirror.co.uk

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