Leicester City
Name: Leicester City
Founded: 1884
Home Ground: King Power Stadium
League Titles: 1
Instagram: @lcfc
Leicester pulled off one of sport's greatest miracles when they won the Premier League in 2016 after being 5,000/1 at the start of the season. It was their first top-tier title and they then reached the quarter-finals of the Champions League the following season. Previously, they spent a large part of their history bouncing between the top two divisions, although were relegated to League One for the first time in 2008. Former players include Gary Lineker, Peter Shilton and Emile Heskey.
Latest about Leicester City

Why money is no longer king in the Premier League... and Tottenham Hotspur are proof of it
By Steven Chicken published
Being a wealthy, high-spending club used to insulate clubs against any serious failure, but the rise of the Premier League's middle class has changed the equation

Why Leicester's owners might be 'praying' for ANOTHER relegation
By Ayisha Gulati published
As the men's side of Leicester City drop down to League One, the costs associated with maintaining a top-flight women’s side will come under scrutiny

'His death was a disaster for everyone who knew him - and for the club' Claudio Ranieri mourns Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha ten years after Leicester title triumph
By Steven Chicken published
Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha was Leicester City owner for their 2016 Premier League title-winning season but tragically died two years later

'Doing a Leeds, only stupider': How Leicester City blundered their way into League One
By Steven Chicken published
Leicester City have made a series of losing gambles and dreadful decisions to go from Champions League contenders to League One in just five years

When Leicester players made pizza: Claudio Ranieri on the evening that inspired remarkable Premier League title win
By Steven Chicken published
Leicester City pulled off the most audacious title victory in English football history in 2016

Arsenal transfer target becomes available at reduced price as selling club suddenly open to move
By Callum Rice-Coates published
The Gunners could get a highly-rated youngster for a bargain price

Leicester City on brink of financial armageddon after huge parachute payments revelation: report
By Callum Rice-Coates published
The former Premier League champions are in a difficult financial position after relegation to League One

Quiz! Can you name every overseas player to have won the Premier League?
By Joe Mewis last updated
QUIZ! We've put 25 minutes on the clock for this one as there are 208 players to name
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