2015-16 vs Chelsea

Leicester City 2–1 Chelsea: Mourinho's last stand

Leicester City faced Chelsea in the 2015–16 Premier League season on 14 December 2015, winning 2–1 at home. The match proved to be José Mourinho’s final game as manager of Chelsea.

Quick Facts

Season: 2015-16
Competition: Premier League
Manager (leicester): Claudio Ranieri
Final league position: 1st – 81 points
Starting title odds: 5000/1

Lore & Background

Leicester City defeated defending champions Chelsea 2–1 on 14 December 2015, with goals from Riyad Mahrez and Jamie Vardy. The loss led to Chelsea manager José Mourinho being dismissed shortly afterward.

Reader's Guide

This match is remembered as a pivotal moment in Leicester's title-winning season, as they beat the reigning champions and contributed to Mourinho's departure.

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