The Foxes clinched their first-ever Premier League title on Monday evening as Eden Hazard's late strike downed Tottenham
Who: Leicester City (thanks to Eden Hazard)
Where: Stamford Bridge, London
When: Monday, May 2 2016
Black is Bold
Following Leicester City's draw with Manchester United on Sunday, there had been some mutterings in some corners of the media that it was a shame if the Foxes didn't win the title on their own terms.
Victory against United would have clinched the title for the East Midlanders on Sunday, while their 1-1 stalemate at Old Trafford meant that Tottenham Hotspur could have taken the title race to the penultimate weekend if they'd beaten Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Monday.
History was certainly against Spurs, who have had something of an interiority complex in West London in recent seasons, and struggled to assert themselves over their local rivals.
However, this current crop of Tottenham stars are a superb collective, and they have far outclassed the EPL's reigning champions this season.
Bouncing back from last weekend's disappointing 1-1 draw at home against West Bromwich Albion, Mauricio Pochettino's Lilywhites tore into the lead, ending the half 2-0 following goals from Harry Kane and Son Heung-min.
The North Londoners, it seemed, had the bit between their teeth as they looked to heap the pressure back on leaders Leicester.
However, while Spurs have demonstrated their character and resolve in numerous fixtures this season, the occasion arguably got the better of Poch's side on Monday evening.
The match was tetchy from the off, and increasingly became more ill-tempered as it wore on.
Kyle Walker, Danny Rose, Eric Dier and Mousa Dembele were all lucky to stay on the pitch, while hard-nosed warriors Chelsea seemed to relish the animosity, with Diego Costa gnashing at everyone and anyone in sight.
Gary Cahill halved the deficit, before a dazzling late strike by Eden Hazard broke Spurs' hearts and prompted scenes of remarkable jubilation in Leicester.
Leicester City. Champions of England.
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— Leicester City (@LCFC) May 2, 2016
This wasn't just the moment of the week, it was the moment of the month, the moment of the year, the moment of the season and, depending on who you believe, the greatest moment in football's history.
Some would argue that there isn't any sport that's seen a more remarkable story than the Foxes' miraculous triumph.
