The rise of the Foxes

epa05069281 Leicester Citys Riyad Mahrez scores the 2nd goal ball during the English Premier League soccer match between Leicester City and Chelsea at King Power Stadium in Leicester, Britain, 14 December 2015. EPA/TIM KEETON EDITORIAL USE ONLY. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or live services. Online in-match use limited to 75 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications

Leicester City are enjoying life at the top, thanks to in-form players and the Tinkerman

Only last summer when Marseille’s president Vincent Labrune learnt about Riyad Mahrez and his availability (when Leicester City were in a relegation battle in the English Premier League), he didn’t take it too kindly.