Leicester City: out of the blue

Leicester City: out of the blue

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Leicester City's Premier League title dream became reality on Monday as their only remaining challengers Tottenham Hotspur drew 2-2 at Chelsea to complete one of the greatest ever sporting achievements.

The Foxes' Premier League campaign has captivated fans in the provincial English city as well as sports fans worldwide.

Here seven-year-old Milli Astill attempts to persuade three-year-old Lissi-Lu to have her photograph taken with her in their Leicester City tu-tus.

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A plaque celebrating 125 years of Leicester City footbal club is seen on the side of the King Power Stadium.
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A plaque celebrating 125 years of Leicester City footbal club is seen on the side of the King Power Stadium.

The ticket office displays sold out signs at the King Power Stadium.
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The ticket office displays sold out signs at the King Power Stadium.

A Leicester City supporter walks into the King Power Stadium.
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A Leicester City supporter walks into the King Power Stadium.

A "backing the blues" afternoon tea is displayed at the Turkey Cafe.
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A "backing the blues" afternoon tea is displayed at the Turkey Cafe.

A barman pulls a pint of Vardy's Volley beer at the Dog and Gun pub.
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A barman pulls a pint of Vardy's Volley beer at the Dog and Gun pub.

Customers dine at the Peter Pizza restaurant where Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri took his squad.
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Customers dine at the Peter Pizza restaurant where Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri took his squad.

A taxi driver waits for passengers.
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A taxi driver waits for passengers.

A Leicester City flag hangs in the window of a terraced house near the King Power stadium.
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A Leicester City flag hangs in the window of a terraced house near the King Power stadium.

Football fans walk past a road named after former Leicester City player Gary Lineker.
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Football fans walk past a road named after former Leicester City player Gary Lineker.

A worker sells strawberries on the market stall formally owned by the parents of former Leicester City player Gary Lineker.
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A worker sells strawberries on the market stall formally owned by the parents of former Leicester City player Gary Lineker.

Supporters walk past a souvenir stall outside the King Power Stadium.
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Supporters walk past a souvenir stall outside the King Power Stadium.

A man rests by goalposts in Victoria Park.
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A man rests by goalposts in Victoria Park.

A beggar sits next to a mural of a fox.
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A beggar sits next to a mural of a fox.

Clare Reynolds dresses the window of her clothes shop.
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Clare Reynolds dresses the window of her clothes shop.

A swan swims on the River Soar beside Leicester City's King Power stadium.
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A swan swims on the River Soar beside Leicester City's King Power stadium.

The sun shines behind the Liberty statue.
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The sun shines behind the Liberty statue.