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Leicester stumble, Tottenham lose in Champions League
Leicester’s winning run in the Champions League has come to an end while Tottenham suffered another defeat at Wembley to hamper their hopes of qualification.
Leicester’s winning run in the Champions League has come to an end while Tottenham suffered another defeat at Wembley to hamper their hopes of qualification.
Roberto Martinez was sacked by Everton overnight, Australian time, two years after leading them to a record Premier League points haul.
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In one of world sport’s Cinderella stories, Leicester City are the new English Premier League champions – a feat, finally, realised without kicking a ball after nearest rivals Tottenham drew 2-2 with Chelsea in an enthralling clash at Stamford Bridge early this morning, Australian time.
Tottenham Hotspur’s faint hopes of a first league title since 1961 faded into the White Hart Lane gloom overnight, Australian time, after a draw against West Bromwich Albion left the door wide open for Leicester City to claim the English Premier League crown.
Harry Kane and Dele Alli have scored two goals apiece as a rampant Tottenham Hotspur thumped Stoke City 4-0 to slice Premier League leaders Leicester City’s lead to five points.
English Premier League leaders Leicester City edged closer to an unlikely title as Tottenham blew the chance to go top with defeat at West Ham – while fellow challengers Arsenal and Manchester City also lost.
Tottenham Hotspur, who have not been champions since they won the double in 1961, kept the pressure on surprise Premier League leaders Leicester City and stole a march on neighbours Arsenal on Sunday.