[11] The next week, Leicester beat West Ham United 2–1 at Upton Park thanks to Mahrez and Shinji Okazaki; Dimitri Payet scored the only goal for the home side.

[15] On 13 September, Leicester found themselves 2–0 down at home to Aston Villa, with Jack Grealish and Carles Gil on the scoresheet.

The Foxes would launch a second half comeback, as goals from Vardy, Ritchie De Laet and Nathan Dyer put them 3–2 up.

[17] On 22 September, Leicester beat West Ham United in extra time in the third round of the League Cup.

[19] Leicester began October with a 2–1 victory over Norwich City, as Vardy scored a penalty and from Jeffrey Schlupp added to the scoreline.

The match remained goalless until Mahrez scored in extra time, but not before Abel Hernández equalised for the hosts.

[25] On 21 November, Leicester beat Newcastle United 3–0 at St James’s Park, with goals from Vardy, Okazaki and Leonardo Ulloa.

On 14 December, Leicester beat defending champions Chelsea 2–1, in what proved to be José Mourinho’s final game as manager of the Blues.

On 19 December, Leicester beat Everton 3–2 at Goodison Park thanks to two penalties scored by Mahrez and another goal from Okazaki.

As a result, Leicester missed the opportunity to maintain their position at the top of the table, as Arsenal, who beat Bournemouth 2–0 the day before, moved to first on goal difference.

This meant that Leicester missed the opportunity to top the table again, as Arsenal’s 1–0 win over Newcastle saw them move two points clear of the Foxes.

On 10 January, Leicester travelled to White Hart Lane to play against Tottenham Hotspur in the third round of the FA Cup, where they were held to a 2–2 draw.

On 13 January, they travelled to White Hart Lane again, this time in the league, where Robert Huth scored a late winner in a 1–0 victory.

The Foxes would make amends for the FA Cup exit by returning to the top of the Premier League with a 3–0 home victory over Stoke on 23 January.

The visitors won 3–1 thanks to Mahrez and a brace from Huth; Sergio Agüero scored the consolation goal for City late in the second half.

Leicester took the lead heading into halftime, thanks to Andy King, but Craig Gardner would equalise for the visitors early in the second half.

Tottenham's 3–0 win over Manchester United on the same day meant that Leicester were guaranteed UEFA Champions League football for the first time in the club's history.

On 1 May, Manchester United took an early lead against Leicester at Old Trafford thanks to Anthony Martial, but minutes later, Wes Morgan equalised for the visitors.

This result meant that Leicester were just two points away from being crowned champions, and their title success would be confirmed if Tottenham failed to beat Chelsea the following day.

After the break, Gary Cahill pulled one back for Chelsea before substitute Eden Hazard scored a late equaliser to end Tottenham's title hopes.

At the full time whistle, Leicester were confirmed champions of England, with the home crowd celebrating their former coach Raineri's achievement.

[75] The third round draw was made on 25 August 2015 live on Sky Sports by Charlie Nicholas and Phil Thompson.