Tag: Leicester City

Leicester City Football Club, commonly known as Leicester City, or simply as Leicester, is a professional soccer club based in Leicester, England. The club was founded in 1884, and has competed in the English football league system since its formation. They are currently playing in the Premier League, which is the top tier of English football.

In the 2015-2016 season, Leicester City achieved one of the greatest sports story in history, by winning the Premier League. This was the first top-flight league title in the club’s 132-year history and it was unexpected as they were 5000-1 outsiders before the start of the campaign. They were able to achieve this success under the management of Claudio Ranieri, led by their star player, Jamie Vardy and Riyad Mahrez who were the engine of that team. This campaign will be remembered as a fairy tale story and one of the greatest ever in football history.

The team plays its home matches at the King Power Stadium, which has a capacity of just over 32,000. The club has a passionate fan base, and the team’s main rival is traditionally considered to be Derby County. Despite the success of that season, they have been consistently challenging for the European places and showing that they are no longer a one-hit wonder. The club is known for its strong team spirit and work ethic, which have helped them to achieve success over the years.

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Details of PSG offer to Kante revealed as Arsenal face challenge

Arsenal are facing competition for Leicester’s N’Golo Kante from a number of clubs but PSG seem to be leading the way when it comes to being proactive about the whole thing.

Arsenal and Liverpool go head to head for Ben Chilwell

Arsenal reportedly had a £7m bid for Ben Chilwell turned down in the winter transfer window and although now we're apparently approaching Leicester about the defender, we face competition.

Report: Leicester interested in Oxlade-Chamberlain

We aren't even in June but the latest story linking Arsenal's Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain with a move away sees Leicester mentioned as an interested party.

Leicester want Walcott/Mahrez swap – report

Reports emerged on Saturday that Leicester want more than just money for Riyad Mahrez – they want Theo Walcott.

Report: Leicester anxious over Kante as Arsenal beckon

N'Golo Kante has been heavily linked with a move to Arsenal this summer despite his current team, Leicester City winning the Premier League.

Wenger expects Leicester to struggle with Champions League demands

Leicester City are Premier League champions and, in north London, work is already underway to make sure it doesn't happen again next season.

Wenger: Leicester were remarkable but…

Although Arsene Wenger acknowledged that Leicester City have been remarkable this season, he also pointed out how they had fewer fixtures than a lot of teams.

Arsenal meet for Kanté talks again – reports

Arsenal are reportedly closing in on a deal for Granit Xhaka but, if other reports are to be believed, that will just be the start of Arsène Wenger's summer spending.

Ian Wright: Arsenal lack Leicester’s desire

Arsenal legend, Ian Wright, doesn't believe Arsenal showed enough desire to win the title over Leicester City this season.

Arsenal target Riyad Mahrez surprises no one by confirming Leicester stay

Despite Arsene Wenger denying interest in Leicester City's Riyad Mahrez roughly 101 times, the player has now come out and confirmed that he will indeed be staying with the Foxes.
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Leicester and Watford penalty kings as Arsenal receive Premier League’s lowest total

It has not gone unnoticed that Leicester have won a lot of penalties this season and Arsenal have not, but what price those penalties given and denied?

Wenger congratulates Leicester, wonders what we can learn from them

There will always be disappointment that Arsenal didn't win the Premier League this season but Arsène Wenger has graciously congratulated Leicester City nonetheless for being crowned champions.

Kante’s wages leaked

Arsenal have been heavily linked with a move for Leicester’s N’Golo Kante as you've probably noticed, so when the Leicester City squad’s wages were leaked, I thought I’d have a little look to see just how much Kante is earning.

Riyad Mahrez’s agent: ‘It’s 50/50 if he goes’

Riyad Mahrez's agent has admitted he is not sure what the future holds for his client with clubs around Europe interested in signing the PFA Player of the Year.

Arsenal to miss out as Klopp entices defender – report

Arsenal have long been linked to Leicester City left-back Ben Chilwell but could be set to miss out on him this summer as he's been charmed by the idea of playing for Liverpool and Jürgen Klopp.

Eriksen rues dropped points against West Ham and Arsenal

Fans of both Arsenal and Spurs will be gutted at blowing the chance to win the league, even if the latter admit it far more reluctantly.

More reliable reports insist Arsenal are considering €25m Kanté clause

Throughout Wednesday reports have emerged linking Arsenal with a move for Leicester City's N'Golo Kanté; the latest suggestions that we are interested in the midfielder are from the most reliable source yet.

Leicester’s title win or Arsenal’s Invincible season, which is better?

Although Leicester were 5000/1 to win the Premiership this season, was Arsenal's Invincible season better?
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West Brom scupper Tottenham’s title chances

Against all odds, West Brom managed to take two points off Spurs at White Hart Lane.

Fabianski no problem helping Tottenham despite Arsenal allegiances

Lukasz Fabianski has admitted that he has no problem in helping Tottenham to the title even though his former Arsenal ties means that he should know a lot better than that.

Fabianski: I have to help Spurs to the title

Safe from relegation with Swansea City, there will be some Arsenal fans urging goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski to just let Leicester City win on Saturday afternoon.
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Comparing Leicester and the Invincibles

If you believe the press, Leicester City are the best side ever to play in the Premier League. Of course, we all know that the real best side ever to play in the Premier League is our very own Invincibles, achieving a feat that none has even come close to since.

Wenger: Nobody expected Leicester to get in the Champions League

Leicester have now officially secured Champions League football for next season, something that Arsene Wenger says no one expected.
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Tottenham move within touching distance of title

A win against Stoke City puts Spurs just five points behind League leaders, Leicester.

Wenger slams social media and decision to change referees

Arsène Wenger has criticised the decision to take Premier League referee Kevin Friend off duty for the Tottenham Hotspur's match this weekend just because he's a fan of title rivals Leicester City.

Wenger: We look behind but still chase teams in front

At this point it feels a little like there isn't much to play for as Arsenal approach the final few games of the season but Arsène Wenger is doing everything to ensure his players don't lose focus.

Arsenal and Leicester fight for AC Milan youngster – report

With a big summer revamp possibly around the corner, Arsenal have reportedly set their sights on AC Milan youth team star Manuel Locatelli.

N’Golo Kanté’s £20m release clause sparks interest – reports

After an incredible season, could N'Golo Kanté be tempted away from Leicester City?
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Do Ranieri’s tears prove Leicester deserve the League over Arsenal?

After Leicester beat Sunderland 2-0 on Sunday and earned at least Europa League qualification, Claudio Ranieri was seen applauding the fans and having a little cry. Does this emotion sum up why Leicester have had a better season than Arsenal?

Five things Leicester did in the title race that Arsenal didn’t

As Leicester brushed Sunderland aside with a 2-0 win at the Stadium of Light, Arsenal’s slim title hopes faded further from view. Here are five reasons why Leicester will win and Arsenal won't.

Sam Allardyce: Leicester are showing Arsenal how to win titles

Sam Allardyce believes that Leicester are the ones showing the rest of the Premiership, including Arsenal, how to win the title.
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Leicester unstoppable in title race, extend lead over Arsenal

Guess what? Leicester have won a game of football again!

Wenger targets ‘perfect run’

11 points behind Leicester City with time to catch them running out, Arsène Wenger hasn't given up on the Premier League title just yet.

Leicester enjoying title race – unlike Arsenal

Remember when supporting Arsenal used to be fun? Wouldn't it be great if it was again?

Arsenal considering third bid for Leicester defender

The Daily Mail are reporting that Arsenal are set to move for Leicester’s left-back Ben Chilwell.
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Arsenal to set new Premier League record against Manchester City

Arsenal will set a new Premier League record when they play Manchester City live on Sky Sports.
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Spurs hero sets his sights on Manchester United, still believes they can beat Arsenal...

Spurs Hero, Harry Kane, has set his sights firmly on Manchester United ahead of the north London team's clash with the Red Devils.

Independent attack Arsenal, Leicester, for doping by mentioning them in headline

The big story on Sunday was, no doubt, the allegations that some Arsenal players, along with Chelsea, Leicester City and Birmingham City ones, have been a little bit naughty when it comes to following the anti-doping regulations.
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Arsenal title dream to end if Leicester beat Manchester United

After beating Southampton at the King Power on Sunday, Leicester could, mathematically, win the title on May 1st when they face Manchester United, leaving Arsenal to wonder where it all went wrong.

Wenger: It’s not the same for Leicester

With Leicester closing in on winning the Premier League table, Arsene Wenger has been sure to highlight how much easier the Foxes have had it compared to his side.