After wrapping up the Premier League title last week at Old Trafford, it was time for Leicester City’s coronation at their home ground. And what a sight it was.
Legendary Italian singer and songwriter Andrea Bocelli performed ‘Nessun Dorma’ at King Power Stadium, with home fans in a full celebratory mood. Bocelli unveiled the new Leicester City 2016-17 home shirt ahead of the game against Everton.
Andrea Bocelli, wearing a Leicester shirt, sings ‘Nessun Dorma’ at the King Power. Surreal. Magical. Emotional ? pic.twitter.com/Xado42DtHo
— BreatheSport (@BreatheSport) May 7, 2016
Not your average title celebration – and just spine-tingling from Andrea Bocelli with a very emotional Claudio Ranieri at his side.
— Phil McNulty (@philmcnulty) May 7, 2016
This is beautiful. Can’t stop the tears.
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) May 7, 2016
Well that was #goosebumps
— Matt Dickinson (@DickinsonTimes) May 7, 2016
Thank you Leicester City for bringing some class and dignity to the Premier League this season. #LCFC
— Sport Uncovered (@SportUnc) May 7, 2016
“champions” banner in the King Power #lcfc pic.twitter.com/e9gooewfYz
— Rob Harris (@RobHarris) May 7, 2016
Proud dad @Pschmeichel1 sees his Premier League winning son pic.twitter.com/8eKujETFAd
— Rob Harris (@RobHarris) May 7, 2016
Leicester opened the scoring early on, with their top scorer Jamie Vardy getting his name on the scoresheet. The England striker has scored the opening goal 12 times this season, and has been involved in 29 Premier League goals this season; more than any other player in the division.
Mahrez, the PFA player of the year, produced a silky piece of skill before laying into the path of Andy King, who scored his 59th goal of his career for Leicester. He is the only survivor from the club’s League 1 winning side in 2008-09.
Vardy added his second of the night when he was brought down by Pennington in the box. The England striker stepped up and scored his 24th goal of the season. Minutes later, Leicester were awarded yet another penalty. Vardy took the spot-kick but failed to convert it, as he skies his second penalty.
Everton pulled one back in the end but it was nothing more than just a consolation goal. It was a fine solo effort from Kevin Mirallas whose two of his three goals have come against Leicester.
Most points won at home in the Premier League in 2015/16:
Leicester (42)
Man United (38)
Man City (37)
Arsenal (37) pic.twitter.com/WAcU3CRshx— Squawka Football (@Squawka) May 7, 2016
Skipper Morgan lifting the trophy:
Leicester are Champions!!! (via @tomwfootball) pic.twitter.com/BCgTFKSWcb
— 101 Great Goals (@101greatgoals) May 7, 2016
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