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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.

Leicester City v Tottenham Hotspur - Premier League - King Power Stadium Leicester City's James Maddison during the Premier League match at the King Power Stadium, Leicester. Picture date: Sunday, May 23, 2021. Copyright: Mike Egerton

Brendan Rodgers on Arsenal’s James Maddison interest

Brendan Rodgers says that Leicester have received no offers for James Maddison, despite Arsenal's reported interest.
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 05: James Maddison of Leicester City celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the Premier League match between Fulham FC and Leicester City at Craven Cottage on December 5, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

James Maddison open to Arsenal transfer: Could cost £60m+

James Maddison is open to joining Arsenal this summer, but Leicester City could demand at least £60m for the transfer.
Leicester City's James Maddison reacts during the Premier League match at the King Power Stadium, Leicester. Issue date: Thursday, May 6, 2021. Copyright: Michael Regan

Arsenal holding back-channel James Maddison talks

Arsenal are holding back-channel talks with Leicester City over a deal for James Maddison, with the Gunners willing to reach a reasonable compromise on a fee.
Leicester City v Tottenham Hotspur - Premier League - King Power Stadium Leicester City's James Maddison during the Premier League match at the King Power Stadium, Leicester. Picture date: Sunday, May 23, 2021. Copyright: Mike Egerton

Ornstein and Fabrizio play down Arsenal’s James Maddison pursuit

An Arsenal move for Leicester City's James Maddison doesn't look realistic this window, according to David Ornstein and Fabrizio Romano.
Ainsley Maitland-Niles warming up ahead of the pre-season friendly against Hibs (Photo via Arsenal on Twitter)

3 Premier League clubs interested in Ainsley Maitland-Niles

Leicester City, Southampton, and Burnley are all interested in Ainsley Maitland-Niles this summer, with the player set to leave Arsenal.
Leicester City's James Maddison reacts during the Premier League match at the King Power Stadium, Leicester. Issue date: Thursday, May 6, 2021. Copyright: Michael Regan

Arsenal explore part swap deal to sign James Maddison

Arsenal are willing to offer Reiss Nelson or Ainsley Maitland-Niles in a part swap deal with Leicester City for James Maddison, according to a report.
Leicester City v Tottenham Hotspur - Premier League - King Power Stadium Leicester City's James Maddison during the Premier League match at the King Power Stadium, Leicester. Picture date: Sunday, May 23, 2021. Copyright: Mike Egerton

Leicester City want £60m for James Maddison

Leicester City are open to selling James Maddison this summer but the Foxes want £60m for the 24-year-old.
Leicester City v Tottenham Hotspur - Premier League - King Power Stadium Leicester City's James Maddison during the Premier League match at the King Power Stadium, Leicester. Picture date: Sunday, May 23, 2021. Copyright: Mike Egerton

Arsenal interest in James Maddison confirmed but price a problem

Leicester City sources have confirmed Arsenal are interested in James Maddison, but they aren't expecting the kind of bid needed to complete a deal.
Emile Smith Rowe in action during the Premier League match at Selhurst Park, London. Picture date: Wednesday May 19, 2021. Copyright: Frank Augstein

Are Arsenal playing games with Emile Smith Rowe’s agent and Aston Villa?

Two offers for Emile Smith Rowe from Aston Villa and two different players offered the number 10 shirt that's meant to be going to the midfielder in his new contract, so what's really going on?
Leicester City's James Maddison reacts during the Premier League match at the King Power Stadium, Leicester. Issue date: Thursday, May 6, 2021. Copyright: Michael Regan

Bid expected: Arsenal offer James Maddison big wage increase

Arsenal have offered James Maddison a five-year deal with a significant salary increase, and a move to sign him is expected in the coming weeks.
GENK, BELGIUM - NOVEMBER 27: Patson Daka of RB Salzburg celebrates scoring a goal of the game during the UEFA Champions League group E match between KRC Genk and RB Salzburg at Luminus Arena on November 27, 2019 in Genk, Belgium. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)

Leicester agree deals with 2 players heavily linked with Arsenal

Leicester City have signed Patson Daka and agreed a deal with free agent, Ryan Bertrand, two players Arsenal were heavily linked with.
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - MARCH 07: Odsonne Edouard of Celtic is seen prior to the Ladbrokes Premiership match between Celtic and St. Mirren at Celtic Park on March 07, 2020 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Leicester City lose patience with Celtic striker Arsenal want

Arsenal have been heavily linked with a move for Celtic's Odsonne Edouard for a while but it has always looked like they would lose out to Leicester. That may not be the case after all.
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 05: James Maddison of Leicester City celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the Premier League match between Fulham FC and Leicester City at Craven Cottage on December 5, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

James Maddison’s camp tell Arsenal they’re open to a move

James Maddison's camp are open to a move to Arsenal this summer if a suitable offer arrives, according to a report.
Leicester City's James Maddison reacts during the Premier League match at the King Power Stadium, Leicester. Issue date: Thursday, May 6, 2021. Copyright: Michael Regan

Arsenal learn price to sign top target James Maddison this summer

Arsenal are considering a move for James Maddison, who is now 'top' of the club's summer shortlist, but they'll have to splash out £60m+.
Leicester City v Tottenham Hotspur - Premier League - King Power Stadium Leicester City's James Maddison during the Premier League match at the King Power Stadium, Leicester. Picture date: Sunday, May 23, 2021. Copyright: Mike Egerton

Arsenal interested in James Maddison after recent contact

Arsenal are interested in James Maddison and have made contact with him in recent months, though he may prove a pricey acquisition.
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - MARCH 07: Odsonne Edouard of Celtic is seen prior to the Ladbrokes Premiership match between Celtic and St. Mirren at Celtic Park on March 07, 2020 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Celtic’s Odsonne Édouard to join Leicester City for £15m

Celtic's Odsonne Édouard will join Leicester with the announcement waiting for Celtic to confirm their new manager, according to the Times.
Everton v Southampton - Premier League - Goodison Park Everton's Abdoulaye Doucoure and Southampton's Ryan Bertrand during the Premier League match at Goodison Park, Liverpool. Picture date: Monday, March 1, 2021. Copyright: Clive Brunskill

Arsenal to lose out on Ryan Bertrand to Leicester City

Arsenal look set to miss out on Ryan Bertrand, with Leicester City reportedly in the final stages of completing his signing on a free transfer.
West Bromwich Albion v Everton - Premier League - The Hawthorns West Bromwich Albion s Ainsley Maitland-Niles during the Premier League match at The Hawthorns, West Bromwich. Picture date: Thursday March 4, 2021. Copyright: Nick Potts

3 more clubs join race to sign Arsenal 23-year-old

Three new clubs have joined the race for Ainsley Maitland-Niles this summer, with Arsenal undecided on whether to cash in on him.
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - MARCH 07: Odsonne Edouard of Celtic is seen prior to the Ladbrokes Premiership match between Celtic and St. Mirren at Celtic Park on March 07, 2020 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Arsenal hope to wreck Leicester City deal for Odsonne Edouard

Arsenal reportedly hope to be able to talk Celtic's Odsonne Edouard into joining them even though Leicester City are still the favourites.
Arsenal's Spanish manager Mikel Arteta (R) watches as Arsenal's English midfielder Ainsley Maitland-Niles takes a throw in during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Southampton at the Emirates Stadium in London on December 16, 2020. (Photo by PETER CZIBORRA / POOL / AFP)

Ainsley Maitland-Niles decides to leave Arsenal – even if it’s as a full-back

Ainsley Maitland-Niles has decided to leave Arsenal this summer and has accepted that any attractive potential buyers will see him as a right-back.
Brighton's Ivorian midfielder Yves Bissouma (C) runs with the ball as Burnley's English striker Jay Rodriguez (2nd R) chases after him during the English Premier League football match between Brighton and Hove Albion and Burnley at the American Express Community Stadium in Brighton, southern England on November 6, 2020. (Photo by CATHERINE IVILL/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Leicester City and Arsenal interested in Yves Bissouma

Leicester City have joined Arsenal in the race to sign Yves Bissouma this summer, according to reports in the English media.

Leicester City close to £15m deal for Odsonne Edouard

Leicester City are close to agreeing a £15m deal to sign reported Arsenal target Odsonne Edouard from Celtic, according to a report.
LEICESTER, ENGLAND: Vontae Daley-Campbell of Leicester City battles for possession with Jakub Moder of Brighton & Hove Albion during The Emirates FA Cup Fifth Round match between Leicester City and Brighton And Hove Albion at The King Power Stadium on February 10, 2021. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Arsenal graduate Vontae Daley-Campbell makes debut for Leicester City

Former Arsenal academy right-back Vontae Daley-Campbell made his debut for the Leicester City first-team on Wednesday.
Ainsley Maitland-Niles congratulates Emile Smith Rowe on his goal against Rapid Vienna (Photo via Arsenal on Twitter)

Leicester City and Southampton 2 options for Maitland-Niles with obligation to buy on table

Ainsley Maitland-Niles has three options for a loan move on deadline day, one of which could include an obligation to buy.
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 19: Ainsley Maitland-Niles of Arsenal lies on the ground as he sets up to defend a free kick during the Premier League match between Everton and Arsenal at Goodison Park on December 19, 2020 in Liverpool, England. A limited number of fans (2000) are welcomed back to stadiums to watch elite football across England. This was following easing of restrictions on spectators in tiers one and two areas only. (Photo by Peter Powell -

Ainsley Maitland-Niles options narrow as Leicester make decision

Ainsley Maitland-Niles' loan options appear to be narrowing, with a couple of the leading clubs seemingly now ruled out of the race.
Martin Odegaard with Arsenal (Photo via Arsenal.com)

Spurs wanted Odegaard before Arsenal wrapped it up

Real Sociedad, Leicester City, and Tottenham Hotspur were three of the clubs in the mix for Martin Odegaard before Arsenal wrapped up a deal this week.
WEST BROMWICH, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 21: Said Benrahma of Brentford battles for possession with Semi Ajayi of West Bromwich Albion during the Sky Bet Championship match between West Bromwich Albion and Brentford at The Hawthorns on December 21, 2019, in West Bromwich, England. (Photo by Lewis Storey/Getty Images)

Arsenal monitoring Benrahma ahead of summer window

Arsenal and Chelsea are monitoring Said Benrahma ahead of the summer transfer window, with Leicester City also viewing him as a top target.
Liverpool's English midfielder Adam Lallana leaves from Melwood in Liverpool, north west England to resume training on May 20, 2020, as training resumes after the Premier League was halted due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP)

Arsenal show interest in Liverpool free agent but Leicester favourites

Arsenal have reportedly shown interest in signing Adam Lallana, who will leave Liverpool on a free transfer this summer, but it looks as if his former boss, Brendan Rodgers, is leading the race to sign him.
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 05: James Maddison of Leicester City celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the Premier League match between Fulham FC and Leicester City at Craven Cottage on December 5, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Rodgers: Chilwell and Maddison are doubts for Arsenal

Ben Chilwell and James Maddison could both miss out on the Leicester City trip to Arsenal on Tuesday, according to head coach Brendan Rodgers.
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Vardy did hold talks with Arsenal – despite what he claims

Jamie Vardy visited Arsenal and Arsene Wenger in person over a transfer in 2016, despite his claims that he never spoke to the club.
LEICESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 22: James Maddison of Leicester City celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the Premier League match between Leicester City and Huddersfield Town at The King Power Stadium on September 22, 2018 in Leicester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Arsenal and Manchester United want Maddison as Foxes prepare new contract

Leicester City are trying to tie James Maddison down to a new contract despite interest from both Arsenal and Manchester United.
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3 Arsenal fixtures moved including a trip to Wolves on Easter Monday at 8pm

TV companies have moved some more games, showing quite clearly that they don't care about fans by requiring Arsenal fans to travel, once again, for a late evening Monday kick-off, this time on a bank holiday.
NANJING, CHINA - JULY 24: Merih Demiral of Juventus and Joao Mario of FC Internazionale in aaction during the International Champions Cup match between Juventus and FC Internazionale at the Nanjing Olympic Center Stadium on July 24, 2019, in Nanjing, China. (Photo by Yifan Ding/Getty Images)

Leicester City bid over €30m for Arsenal-linked Demiral

Leicester City and Borussia Dortmund have both bid for Arsenal-linked Juventus centre-back Merih Demiral, according to reports in Italy.
NORWICH, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 01: Interim Manager of Arsenal, Freddie Ljungberg looks on during the Premier League match between Norwich City and Arsenal FC at Carrow Road on December 01, 2019 in Norwich, United Kingdom. (Photo by Stephen Pond/Getty Images)

What are Arsenal’s top four chances? A look at the teams above

The race for top four in the Premier League is, to use a common expression, tighter than a duck's arse, which is also said to be what is squeezing out Arsenal's performances this season.
LEICESTER, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 04: Brendan Rodgers, Manager of Leicester City acknowledges the fans after the Premier League match between Leicester City and Watford FC at The King Power Stadium on December 04, 2019 in Leicester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Perry Groves wrong to criticise Rodgers for choosing Leicester over Arsenal

Perry Groves has questioned Brendan Rodgers decision to remain at Leicester when Arsenal are a far, far bigger club, but surely it makes sense given the crisis in N5?
LEICESTER, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 04: Brendan Rodgers, Manager of Leicester City acknowledges the fans after the Premier League match between Leicester City and Watford FC at The King Power Stadium on December 04, 2019 in Leicester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Leicester City saw Unai Emery sacking coming before Arsenal

Brendan Rodgers was already in contract talks with Leicester City before Arsenal sacked Unai Emery but it was clear to them it wouldn't be long before the Gunners came calling.
LEICESTER, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 01: Brendan Rodgers, Manager of Leicester City celebrates after the Premier League match between Leicester City and Everton FC at The King Power Stadium on December 01, 2019 in Leicester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Brendan Rodgers signs new Leicester deal to 2025 to ward off Arsenal interest

Brendan Rodgers has signed a new contract at Leicester City lasting until 2025, as the club look to ward off outside interest.
LEICESTER, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 01: Brendan Rodgers, Manager of Leicester City celebrates after the Premier League match between Leicester City and Everton FC at The King Power Stadium on December 01, 2019 in Leicester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Brendan Rodgers interested in Arsenal job in future – but not currently close to...

Brendan Rodgers wants to lead a big-six club in the future and is specifically interested in Arsenal, but he's not close to leaving Leicester City at this stage.

Manchester United close on Arsenal but Leicester’s yellow card count grabs attention

It's been a few weeks since I updated the yellow card table so let's see if Arsenal are still picking up more yellows per game than any other side as has been the case all season.
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Episode 222: Unai Emery’s invisible dream

In this edition of the Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast, Stephen and Helen pick over the bones of the 'performances' in Portugal and Leicester this...