Magic In The Making: The Rise of Leicester City

At a glance Discover how Leicester City defied 5000 to 1 odds to win the Premier League title, creating a soccer sensation and becoming the most talked about club online.

Leicester City shocked the world of soccer by winning the Premier League title for the first time in the club's history. The team stayed top of the table for most of the season and showed up regular league winners. The odds at the start of the season for this were quoted at 5000 to 1, owing to the fact the club narrowly escaped relegation and having been bottom of the table since before Christmas the previous year. To give you an idea of just how unexpected it was, Simon Cowell ousting David Cameron as Prime Minister and Piers Morgan becoming Arsenal's manager were considered a more viable bet at that point. Behind them, the magic of Tottenham excited long-time fans with a not-quite title challenge; Liverpool managed to make it to the finals of the Europa League; while poor Chelsea all but imploded. This translated to buzz online, with Leicester City being the most talked about club, Jose Mourinho being the most popular manager online, and @LFC the most used handle. While Last year Leicester barely ranked conversation online, this year clearly shows that with success comes conversation. See a bit more of the magic on and off the pitch:

Nicky Yates Published on May 18, 2016 3:30 pm

Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQs

What were the odds of Leicester City winning the Premier League?

Leicester City had 5000 to 1 odds of winning the Premier League at the start of the season. To put this in perspective, bookmakers considered scenarios like Simon Cowell becoming Prime Minister more likely than Leicester winning the title.

How did Leicester City avoid relegation the season before winning the Premier League?

Leicester City narrowly escaped relegation the previous season after being bottom of the Premier League table since before Christmas. Their dramatic turnaround from nearly being relegated to winning the title the following year made their success even more remarkable.

Which Premier League team finished second to Leicester City?

Tottenham Spurs finished as runners-up to Leicester City that season. Tottenham provided an exciting title challenge that thrilled their long-time fans, though they ultimately fell short of Leicester's historic achievement.

Why did Leicester City become so popular on social media?

Leicester City became the most talked about club online due to their unprecedented Premier League title win. Their success directly translated to increased social media buzz, proving that winning brings conversation and online engagement.