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In pictures: Leicester City fans turn out to celebrate title win

Updated 4:47 PM EDT, Sat May 7, 2016
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Leicester City supporters turned out on mass to see their heroes lift the English Premier League trophy Saturday.
Leicester City supporters turned out on mass to see their heroes lift the English Premier League trophy Saturday.
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The East Midlands club was 5000-1 with bookmakers to lift the EPL crown at the start of the season.
The East Midlands club was 5000-1 with bookmakers to lift the EPL crown at the start of the season.
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But a remarkable spirit and togetherness has been fashioned by manager Claudio Ranieri which has helped the club to an unlikely success.
But a remarkable spirit and togetherness has been fashioned by manager Claudio Ranieri which has helped the club to an unlikely success.
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Leicester was playing Everton Saturday in its final home league match of the season, after which it was presented with the EPL trophy.
Leicester was playing Everton Saturday in its final home league match of the season, after which it was presented with the EPL trophy.
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A fan attends Saturday's match wearing a Ranieri mask.
A fan attends Saturday's match wearing a Ranieri mask.
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Members of a choir sing outside the King Power Stadium before the match.
Members of a choir sing outside the King Power Stadium before the match.
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A newly minted Premier League Champions badge adorns a Leicester fan's shirt.
A newly minted Premier League Champions badge adorns a Leicester fan's shirt.
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Sikh Leicester fans pose before the match. Leicester is one of the most diverse cities in the UK.
Sikh Leicester fans pose before the match. Leicester is one of the most diverse cities in the UK.
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A Leicester fan sings before entering the King Power Stadium Saturday.
A Leicester fan sings before entering the King Power Stadium Saturday.
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Leicester fans make themselves heard before watching their team play Everton.
Leicester fans make themselves heard before watching their team play Everton.
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Leicester is a club with far fewer resources than some of its more illustrious EPL rivals such as Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester City, making its achievement all the more remarkable.
Leicester is a club with far fewer resources than some of its more illustrious EPL rivals such as Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester City, making its achievement all the more remarkable.
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Inside the stadium, Leicester City supporters lap up their moment of glory.
Inside the stadium, Leicester City supporters lap up their moment of glory.
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The King Power Stadium has been a fortress for Leicester, where it has only lost one game all season.
The King Power Stadium has been a fortress for Leicester, where it has only lost one game all season.
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The impact of fans in making the King Power an uncomfortable venue was recognized by Ranieri before the match.
The impact of fans in making the King Power an uncomfortable venue was recognized by Ranieri before the match.
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"I love you," the Italian told the crowd as he introduced the tenor, Andrea Bocelli, who performed before the players took to the field.
"I love you," the Italian told the crowd as he introduced the tenor, Andrea Bocelli, who performed before the players took to the field.
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When the game finally began, Leicester's star striker Jamie Vardy (right) scored a double as the Foxes overpowered Everton 3-1.
When the game finally began, Leicester's star striker Jamie Vardy (right) scored a double as the Foxes overpowered Everton 3-1.
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Leicester players celebrate as they cruise to victory over Everton.
Leicester players celebrate as they cruise to victory over Everton.
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However, the highlight of the day came as captain Wes Morgan lifted the EPL title alongside Ranieri.
However, the highlight of the day came as captain Wes Morgan lifted the EPL title alongside Ranieri.
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