Top Five: Leicester City's most memorable games since promotion

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4. Sunderland 0-0 Leicester City

SUNDERLAND, ENGLAND – MAY 16: Wes Morgan, Kasper Schmeichel, Andy King, Marcin Wasilewski and Robert Huth of leicester celebrate on the final whistle during the Barclays Premier League match between Sunderland and Leicester City at Stadium of Light on May 16, 2015 in Sunderland, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) /

As described by Leicester City’s official Twitter account, “Best. Nil-nil. Ever”. City seemed destined for relegation after winning just four league games out of 29, needing more than a miracle to ensure Premier League safety. The Foxes would then go on to win seven of their remaining nine games, but the one that stands out is the goalless draw against Sunderland, the impact of which was to last long.

Best. Nil-nil. Ever. #foxesneverquit
— Leicester City (@LCFC) May 16, 2015

The destroyer-in-chief Nigel Pearson was sacked soon thereafter, giving way to Claudio Ranieiri. No one knew what was to come.

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Top Five: Leicester City’s most memorable games since promotion

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