Chelsea’s dramatic draw against Tottenham Hotspur meant that Leicester City were crowned Premier League champions, prompting wild celebrations among the Foxes’ players and universal appreciation from the football world.
Tottenham needed to win their London derby against Chelsea on Monday in order to keep their title hopes alive. At half time, it looked like they would do just that, as goals from Harry Kane and Heung-min Son saw Spurs take a commanding 2-0 lead.
However, the Blues clawed their way back into the game, with Gary Cahill halving the deficit before Hazard’s wonder goal restored parity to hand the Premier League title to Leicester.
Leicester City are the 2015/16 #BPL champions.
More ➡️ https://t.co/P38TTVQ5o0 pic.twitter.com/2ZmlNmxfLr
— Premier League (@premierleague) May 3, 2016
Leicester City have won the Premier League. The biggest sporting shock of my lifetime, and it’s only my team.
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) May 2, 2016
When you go to sleep tonight, now nothing you can dream of can trump what Leicester fans have lived over the past 36 games
— Men in Blazers (@MenInBlazers) May 3, 2016
When your grandpa told you about Nottingham Forest, your father told you about Blackburn Rovers and you’ll tell your kid about Leicester.
— Namaskhara Gilang (@namaskherobo) May 3, 2016
What a phenomenal story – from underdogs to champions??, a #fairytale. Take a bow Leicester city. @LCFC #PremierLeagueChampions
— Pankaj Advani (@PankajAdvani247) May 3, 2016
Congratulations Leicester City. Proved the world that nothing beats determination, spirit, hardwork and desire. You deserve it.
— Sir Jenkinson (@theEpicGooner) May 3, 2016
Leicester’s win will definitely be hailed as one of the greatest achievements in football history. They had barely managed to avoid relegation last season and were 5,000/1 to win the Premier League this time round.
The 5000/1 underdogs. @LCFC have done it! pic.twitter.com/bd5H8dQICR
— TheSPORTbible (@TSBible) May 2, 2016
Leicester City was a 5,000-1 long shot to win the #BPL before this season.
A few other unlikely champions: pic.twitter.com/ctbPb7rqAK
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) May 3, 2016
Is #Leicester‘s 5,000-1 upset the greatest sporting shock? https://t.co/7ULU6w7kbC pic.twitter.com/AV8uitJUjg
— Reuters India (@ReutersIndia) May 3, 2016
Congratulations @LCFC. We’re all Leicester fans this morning @gmb ??5000-1 #ImpossibleUntilItIsDone pic.twitter.com/OPulIsut4v
— Susanna Reid (@susannareid100) May 3, 2016
Leicester City was 5000-1 to win EPL. Now, officials w/3 of England’s largest bookmakers say they’ll lose $12.6 MILLION. (via @darrenrovell)
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) May 2, 2016
AMAZING: From #5000/1 to number 1. @LCFC Premier League Champions 2015/16. @pumafootball https://t.co/KCYzfeQS6f
— BBC Sporf (@BBCSporf) May 2, 2016
BREAKING NEWS: Odds on me being next manager of the Arsenal have plunged from 2500-1 to 500-1 following Leicester’s win. @paddypower
— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) May 3, 2016
Small budget.. Big achievement.. Lucky Leicester City Fc reminded us that football is about passion more than money! pic.twitter.com/ojxB4SQ8nR
— Karim Bencherifa (@KarimBencherifa) May 3, 2016
Leicester City’s players watched the game together and were understandably delirious with joy following the full time whistle that confirmed their status as champions of England.
Absolute scenes! #havingapartyhttps://t.co/816lJET2oj
— Leicester City (@LCFC) May 2, 2016
CHAMPIONS: @vardy7 had a party and here’s all the images… https://t.co/SKtbTsckaa #havingaparty pic.twitter.com/efsA8kzdQJ
— Leicester City (@LCFC) May 2, 2016
The moment Chelsea equalise and you lose control #champions #WeDidIt ? pic.twitter.com/MPUFexxeDy
— Wes Morgan (@Wes5L1nk) May 2, 2016
Leicester stars partied at Jamie Vardy’s house after being crowned Premier League championshttps://t.co/o5BlsHxneb pic.twitter.com/D4llceoAa1
— The Sun Football (@TheSunFootball) May 3, 2016
Tonight in Leicester ?https://t.co/JAGKPhXR0q
— Bleacher Report UK (@br_uk) May 2, 2016
LEICESTER AV DONE IT https://t.co/bXHDgN6b6h
— Jeffry Haikel (@Catcher_Block) May 3, 2016