Everton prosper as Leicester stuck in relegation battle

A year ago, Leicester sat two points clear of Arsenal at the summit of the Premier League.

Everton prosper as Leicester stuck in relegation battle
Tue, 27 Dec, 2016 - 00:00
Steve Madeley

They had bagged 38 points from 18 opening games and no one gave them a prayer of doing the unthinkable.

Similarly few seriously believe that a side who can saunter into the Champions League knockout stages can be relegated.

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