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EPL PIX: Spurs rout Burnley; Arsenal beat Leicester

EPL PIX: Spurs rout Burnley; Arsenal beat Leicester

Rediff.com28 Feb 2021

Arsenal turned around its recent poor form to beat Leicester 3-1 on Sunday

PIX: Messi powers Barcelona to big win; Leicester down West Brom

PIX: Messi powers Barcelona to big win; Leicester down West Brom

Rediff.com23 Apr 2021

Lionel Messi scored twice as Barcelona crushed Getafe 5-2 on Thursday to stay in the hunt for the La Liga title.

Narrow escape for Leicester's Gray

Narrow escape for Leicester's Gray

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

Leicester City's Demarai Gray dodged death after almost walking into the tail rotor blades of a helicopter prior to Sunday's Professional Footballers' Association Awards.

EPL PIX: Guimaraes fires Newcastle to last-gasp win over Leicester

EPL PIX: Guimaraes fires Newcastle to last-gasp win over Leicester

Rediff.com18 Apr 2022

IMAGES from the EPL matches played on Sunday.

'Leicester City's triumph transcends sport'

'Leicester City's triumph transcends sport'

Rediff.com4 May 2016

Leicester City's remarkable Premier League triumph after starting the season as 5,000-1 outsiders transcends sport and might never be repeated, according to the league's executive chairman Richard Scudamore. Leicester, who were on the brink of relegation last campaign, clinched the English league title for the first time in their 132-year history on Monday after second-placed Tottenham Hotspur drew with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. Mauricio Pochettino's men trail the Foxes by seven points with two games left to play. "We've had our peaks before. This one, though, is bigger than sport. It has much more human interest in it," Scudamore told The Times. "It's a life-affirming story, which is why it's attracted more interest than you'd normally get.

EPL PIX: Liverpool, Chelsea win; Leeds shock Leicester

EPL PIX: Liverpool, Chelsea win; Leeds shock Leicester

Rediff.com1 Feb 2021

Liverpool's Mohamed Salah ended his Premier League goal drought in style by scoring twice as the champions raided the capital again to crush West Ham United 3-1 on Sunday.

Chelsea's Tuchel banned for Leicester game after Conte fracas

Chelsea's Tuchel banned for Leicester game after Conte fracas

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

Both managers were fined by the FA but only Tuchel will serve a ban as he was found "largely culpable" for the fracas following the managers' post-match handshake.

Goodbye Maggie!

Goodbye Maggie!

Rediff.com28 Sep 2024

The legendary British actress Dame Maggie Smith passed into the green room of eternal performers up in Heaven on Friday, September 27, 2024. She would have turned 90 on December 28.

Soccer PIX: Villa hold Leicester in League Cup

Soccer PIX: Villa hold Leicester in League Cup

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

Here are Images from League Cup matches played in England and Italy on Wednesday.

'Whole country wants Leicester to win'

'Whole country wants Leicester to win'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2016

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has admitted that the entire nation is relishing the prospect of Leicester City lifting the Premier League title this season.

EPL PIX: Liverpool thrash Arsenal; Chelsea romp past Leicester

EPL PIX: Liverpool thrash Arsenal; Chelsea romp past Leicester

Rediff.com21 Nov 2021

Imperious Liverpool extended their Premier League home winning streak against Arsenal to six on Saturday with an easy 4-0 victory that lifted them to second in the table.

PIX: Leicester score record English top-flight away win

PIX: Leicester score record English top-flight away win

Rediff.com26 Oct 2019

Leicester City recorded the biggest ever English top-flight away win by beating 10-man Southampton 9-0 at a rain-sodden St Mary's to move up to second place in the Premier League on Friday.

Vardy will stay at Leicester: Wenger

Vardy will stay at Leicester: Wenger

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

Striker Jamie Vardy is likely to turn down a move to Arsenal and stay at Premier League Champions Leicester City, the north London club's manager Arsene Wenger has said.

EPL PIX: West Ham relegation fears grow; Leicester draw

EPL PIX: West Ham relegation fears grow; Leicester draw

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

West Ham United's hopes of avoiding relegation suffered a cruel blow as an own goal by midfielder Tomas Soucek and Harry Kane's first goal since December condemned them to a 2-0 defeat at Tottenham Hotspur on Tuesday.

Desi Cheers For Trump!

Desi Cheers For Trump!

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

Trump looks like he will be America's next president while yet again the country seems to have rejected a woman candidate...

Dreamers Leicester ready for hardened Atletico

Dreamers Leicester ready for hardened Atletico

Rediff.com12 Apr 2017

Before Leicester enchanted the sporting world last year with their miraculous Premier League title win, Atletico had worked similar wonders in 2014 by breaking the strangehold of Real Madrid and Barcelona in La Liga.

Why Leicester is not EPL title contender

Why Leicester is not EPL title contender

Rediff.com24 Oct 2019

Leicester are third in the table after nine games -- eight points adrift of leaders Liverpool and two behind City. The two teams above them are the only sides to win more points since Rodgers was appointed in March.

EPL PIX: United, Leicester keep up top-four chase with wins

EPL PIX: United, Leicester keep up top-four chase with wins

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

Manchester United kept up their chase for a Champions League qualification spot with Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial on target in a 2-0 Premier League win over Crystal Palace, while Leicester secured a 2-0 home win over Sheffield United.

EPL: Man City down Leicester; Liverpool romp to win at Arsenal

EPL: Man City down Leicester; Liverpool romp to win at Arsenal

Rediff.com4 Apr 2021

Manchester City now need, at most, 11 points from their remaining seven matches to secure their third Premier League title in four seasons.

EPL: Manchester United beat Leicester on Rashford's day

EPL: Manchester United beat Leicester on Rashford's day

Rediff.com3 Feb 2019

Marcus Rashford scored on his 100th Premier League appearance on Sunday to secure a 1-0 win over Leicester City that kept interim manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's dream start going at his old club.

Leicester give under-pressure Ranieri 'unwavering support'

Leicester give under-pressure Ranieri 'unwavering support'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2017

Leicester City said on Tuesday that Claudio Ranieri would be given the opportunity to turn things around at the relegation-threatened Premier League champions.

LFC boss remembered: 'You were the soul of Leicester City'

LFC boss remembered: 'You were the soul of Leicester City'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2018

Leicester City chairman and King Power owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha died in a helicopter crash outside the Premier League club's ground on Saturday. Tributes poured in and condolences were offered by Leicester City players, opposition players, among others...

EPL: Liverpool continue march, Chelsea-Leicester draw

EPL: Liverpool continue march, Chelsea-Leicester draw

Rediff.com2 Feb 2020

English Premier League leaders Liverpool opened up a 22-point gap at the top of the table with second-half goals from Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Jordan Henderson and a Mohamed Salah brace giving them a 4-0 home win over Southampton. A rare double from defender Antonio Rudiger earned Chelsea a point in an entertaining 2-2 draw with third-placed Leicester City.

Soccer PIX: Chelsea edge Palace; Leicester hold Arsenal

Soccer PIX: Chelsea edge Palace; Leicester hold Arsenal

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

IMAGES from soccer matches played in the EPL, La Liga and Serie A on Tuesday.

EPL PIX: Fulham stun Leicester; West Ham rise to fifth

EPL PIX: Fulham stun Leicester; West Ham rise to fifth

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

Fulham fixed their penalty jinx as Ivan Cavaleiro's spot kick eased them out of the relegation zone with a shock 2-1 win at high-flying Leicester City in the English Premier League on Monday.

Roberto Mancini may replace Ranieri at Leicester

Roberto Mancini may replace Ranieri at Leicester

Rediff.com24 Feb 2017

Decision to sack Claudio Ranieri nine months after he led Leicester City to a historic title widely criticised.

EPL PIX: Everton edge past Spurs; Vardy stars in Leicester win

EPL PIX: Everton edge past Spurs; Vardy stars in Leicester win

Rediff.com13 Sep 2020

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Sunday.

EPL PIX: Brighton STUN Man United; Haaland 'tricks

EPL PIX: Brighton STUN Man United; Haaland 'tricks

Rediff.com25 Aug 2024

IMAGES from the Premier League matches played on Saturday

EPL PIX: Forest stun Liverpool; City, United, Chelsea win

EPL PIX: Forest stun Liverpool; City, United, Chelsea win

Rediff.com15 Sep 2024

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.

EPL: Butland howler gifts Leicester an equaliser

EPL: Butland howler gifts Leicester an equaliser

Rediff.com24 Feb 2018

An own goal by Stoke City keeper Jack Butland gifted Leicester City an equaliser in a 1-1 Premier League draw at the King Power Stadium on Saturday and denied Paul Lambert's side a rare win on the road.

Leicester will not sell players in January: Rodgers

Leicester will not sell players in January: Rodgers

Rediff.com22 Nov 2019

Rodgers, who took charge in February, has guided Leicester to second in the Premier League on 26 points from 12 games this season, eight points behind leaders Liverpool.

Aubameyang, Ozil inspire Arsenal comeback against Leicester

Aubameyang, Ozil inspire Arsenal comeback against Leicester

Rediff.com23 Oct 2018

Arsenal substitute Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored twice in three minutes and captain Mesut Ozil played a starring role as they extended their winning run with a 3-1 victory over Leicester City in the Premier League on Monday.

Danny Simpson extends Leicester contract until 2019

Danny Simpson extends Leicester contract until 2019

Rediff.com1 Sep 2016

Leicester City defender Danny Simpson has signed a new three-year contract that will keep him at the club until 2019. "I've been here two years now and the club is going places," the 29-year-old former Manchester United full back told Leicester's website (www.lcfc.com) on Thursday.

Stunning goals help Leicester escape with a win

Stunning goals help Leicester escape with a win

Rediff.com9 Feb 2017

Leicester City scored two stunning goals in extra time through Wilfred Ndidi and Demarai Gray to reach the FA Cup fifth round with a 3-1 win over second tier Derby County in a replay.

EPL PIX: Spurs and Liverpool held, Leicester close in

EPL PIX: Spurs and Liverpool held, Leicester close in

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

Joint-leaders Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool both dropped points on a busy day of English Premier League action as Leicester City and Southampton narrowed the gap in what is shaping up to be one of the most open title races for years.

PIX: Leicester sink Man United; Liverpool whip Watford

PIX: Leicester sink Man United; Liverpool whip Watford

Rediff.com17 Oct 2021

A round-up of Saturday's action in the Premier League.

EPL PHOTOS: Leicester honour late owner, held to draw by Burnley

EPL PHOTOS: Leicester honour late owner, held to draw by Burnley

Rediff.com11 Nov 2018

Thousands of supporters walked to the stadium from the city centre before the Premier League game, which was preceded by two minutes' silence for the Thai billionaire. Vichai died in a helicopter crash after City's last home match two weeks ago.

EPL PIX: Chelsea held by Leicester at Stamford Bridge

EPL PIX: Chelsea held by Leicester at Stamford Bridge

Rediff.com18 Aug 2019

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Sunday

PHOTOS: The party's on in Leicester City...

PHOTOS: The party's on in Leicester City...

Rediff.com17 May 2016

Players, manager, fans celebrate title triumph with victory parade

What happened in Leicester City helicopter crash

What happened in Leicester City helicopter crash

Rediff.com7 Dec 2018

British air accident investigators looking into the cause of the helicopter crash that killed Leicester City soccer club owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha said on Thursday that the failure of the tail rotor mechanism had caused the pilot to lose control.