2015-16 vs Arsenal
Leicester's historic 2015–16 title run included a 5–2 home loss to Arsenal in September.
Leicester City faced Arsenal in the 2015–16 Premier League season. The match at the King Power Stadium on 26 September 2015 ended in a 5–2 defeat for Leicester, despite a brace from Jamie Vardy. Theo Walcott equalised after Leicester led 1–0, then Alexis Sánchez scored a hat-trick, and Olivier Giroud added the fifth for Arsenal.
Quick Facts
- Season
- 2015-16 Premier League
- Home venue
- King Power Stadium, Leicester
- Manager
- Claudio Ranieri
- Key goal-scorer (season)
- Jamie Vardy (24 league goals)
- League outcome
- Leicester City champions (5000/1 pre-season odds)
Lore & Background
Leicester City's 2015–16 season was their 111th in the English football league system and their 48th (non-consecutive) season in the top tier. They were confirmed as Premier League champions on 2 May 2016, finishing top of England's highest league for the first time in the club's history. The club was a 5000–1 underdog with bookmakers before the season. This was the first time Leicester would play in the UEFA Champions League.
Reader's Guide
The match against Arsenal on 26 September 2015 was part of Leicester's Premier League campaign. Leicester lost 5–2 at home. Jamie Vardy scored twice, but Arsenal's goals came from Theo Walcott (equaliser), Alexis Sánchez (hat-trick), and Olivier Giroud.
Did You Know?
- Jamie Vardy broke the record for consecutive games with a goal in the Premier League (11) during the 2015–16 season.
- Riyad Mahrez became the first African and Algerian player to win the PFA Players' Player of the Year.
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