Until the beginning of February, Leicester played excellently and it seemed that they would routinely qualify for the Premier League. Enzo Maresca’s side have had big drops in their game over the past two months, but have picked up their game in the last few rounds, and have now received decisive help from Loftus Road. Queen Park Rangers outclassed Leeds 4:0 (2:0) in the match of the penultimate 45th round of the Championship and thus ensured Leicester’s promotion to the highest level of English football (by the way, they also secured their survival in the Championship). Ipswich was also pleased with Leeds’ defeat. It is true that Daniel Farke’s team still has a point more than Ipswich, but Leeds only have one game left and Ipswich three. Such a historic chance must not be missed.Jamie Vardy at the age of 37 has helped Leicester City gain promotion into the Premier League. He didn’t run to another club when they got relegated. He fought! Class! 🫡 pic.twitter.com/n5RbLuPpdU— Football Factly (@FootballFactly) April 27, 2024 Leicester’s final two games begin with a trip to Preston on Monday, before they round off the season with a home finale against Blackburn on May 4. Leeds will find themselves outside the top two if Ipswich beat Hull on Saturday or Coventry in their game in hand on Tuesday. Should Ipswich win both, they will be promoted while Leeds will have to enter the play-offs. Leicester were shock Premier League champions in 2016 but were relegated with Leeds and Southampton last season. The Foxes were cruising towards promotion back in February when they were were 12 points clear at the top and had a 14-point cushion to third spot. On Tuesday, they faced fellow promotion hopefuls Southampton after losing six of their previous 11 games. However, they demolished the Saints 5-0 thanks to a Issahaky Fatawu hat-trick and goals from Wilfred Ndidi and evergreen striker Jamie Vardy. That resounding victory put them on the brink of a Premier League return. Joy at promotion will be tempered to a degree after they were charged in March by the Premier League for alleged breaches of profit and sustainability rules (PSR) relating to their last three years in the top flight. If found guilty, Leicester could start life back in the top flight with a points deduction.PREMIER LEAGUE – MATCHDAYSaturday 14:30: (5.90) West Ham (4.20) Liverpool (1.55)17:00: (1.52) Man.Utd. (4.30) Burnley (6.25)17:00: (2.05) Wolverhampton (3.60) Luton (3.80)17:00: (2.15) Fulham (3.60) Crystal Palace (3.60)17:00: (1.23) Newcastle (6.75) Sheffield Utd (11.0)19:30: (2.35) Everton (3.40) Brentford (3.00)22:00: (2.20) Aston Villa (3.60) Chelsea (3.15)Sunday16:00: (4.50) Tottenham (3.80) Arsenal (1.85)16:00: (2.30) Bournemouth (3.60) Brighton (2.95)18:30: (9.00) Nott.Forest (5.80) Man.City (1.30)***odds are subject to change***
