Leicester players were crowded around a television inside top-scorer Jamie Vardy’s house as they were handed the title by closest challenger Tottenham being held to a 2-2 draw by deposed champion Chelsea.
With an insurmountable seven-point lead over Tottenham with two games remaining, Leicester is champion of England for the first time in its 132-year history.
Claudio Ranieri called Chelsea manager Guus Hiddink to thank him for Chelsea’s part in delivering the title to Leicester, which is owned by Thai retail giant King Power.
“Just after the final whistle, I got a call from Ranieri,” Hiddink, Chelsea’s interim manager, told his post-match press conference.
“He called us and thanked us for what we did, especially in the second half. I congratulated him for being champion.
“I think they deserve it. It might be not a surprise anymore, but maybe a shock for the established clubs that they did so well.
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