Celebrations at King Power Stadium ,Leicester City Premier League champions 2015-16

LEICESTER CITY have won the Premier League title after Tottenham gave up a two-goal lead to draw at Chelsea.Claudio Ranieri’s men, 5,000-1 outsiders at the start of the season, secured the championship with two games to spare as Spurs caved in to Chelsea’s second half onslaught to draw 2-2 at Stamford Bridge.It completes a remarkable fairytale for the east Midlands club who have gone from relegation contenders to champions in the space of 12 months.Leicester’s stars celebrated together at the home of striker Jamie Vardy where they all watched the action unfold in west London.
video Leicester players led by Christian Fuchs celebrate winning the Premier League thumbnail
Leicester players led by Christian Fuchs celebrate winning the Premier League The England striker celebrated the title win at his home The England striker celebrated the title win at his home  Leicester City FC via Getty Images

Riyad Mahrez enjoys the celebrations at Jamie Vardy's partyRiyad Mahrez enjoys the celebrations at Jamie Vardy's party  Leicester City FC via Getty ImagesJamie Vardy hosted a party for all his team-mates on MondayJamie Vardy hosted a party for all his team-mates on Monday  Leicester City FC via Getty Imagesvideo Gary Lineker celebrates Leicester City's win thumbnail
Gary Lineker celebrates Leicester City's winRanieri said: "I’m so proud. I’m happy for my players, for the chairman, for the staff at Leicester City, all our fans and the Leicester community. It’s an amazing feeling and I’m so happy for everyone.

“I never expected this when I arrived. I’m a pragmatic man, I just wanted to win match after match and help my players to improve week after week. Never did I think too much about where it would take us.

“The players have been fantastic. Their focus, their determination, their spirit has made this possible. Every game they fight for each other and I love to see this in my players. They deserve to be champions.”

Andy King arrives at Jamie Vardy's house to watch the Chelsea v Tottengam game
Andy King arrives at Jamie Vardy's house to watch the Chelsea v Tottengam game  Reuters

Wes Morgan joined his Leicester teammates to watch events unfold in west London
Wes Morgan joined his Leicester teammates to watch events unfold in west London  --Liam Moore arrives at Jamie Vardy's house with Jeffrey Schlupp  Liam Moore arrives at Jamie Vardy's house with Jeffrey SchluppLeicester fans around the country were in tears watching their side complete the amazing story
Leicester fans around the country were in tears watching their side complete the amazing story  Getty Images

Leicester supporters gathered outside the King Power Stadium to party last night
Leicester supporters gathered outside the King Power Stadium to party last night  Paul Edwards - The SunLeicester fans party as they celebrate becoming Premier League champions
Leicester fans party as they celebrate becoming Premier League champions  PA:Press Association

And boss Ranieri flew back early from a visit to see his mother in Rome to be near his players and Leicester officials while Chelsea and Spurs did battle.

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