Twitter Reacts as Leicester Beat Swansea to Close in on Premier League Title

Leicester City moved to within five points of the Premier League title with a comfortable 4-0 win over Swansea City on Sunday.

Prior to kick-off, the King Power Stadium was a hive of anticipation:

Leicester stadium announcer, who is almost hoarse, bellows out “DILLY DING! DILLY DONG!” just as teams emerge. Terrific noise.

— Tom Williams (@tomwfootball) April 24, 2016

‘History makes us who we are’ reads the banner that welcomes the #LCFC & #Swans players pic.twitter.com/IQLJMZusgz

— Simon Peach (@SimonPeach) April 24, 2016

Leicester’s pitch today is looking title-worthy itself… ???????? (???? via @RussCane) pic.twitter.com/vnwbAIAS0g

— Bleacher Report UK (@br_uk) April 24, 2016

Beautiful work once more from the Premier League’s top topiarist. pic.twitter.com/EP9OIg07TL

— Phil McNulty (@philmcnulty) April 24, 2016

The suspended Jamie Vardy was replaced by Leonardo Ulloa in the Foxes starting XI:

Leicester change team for first time in seven games – Schlupp and Ulloa replace Albrighton and suspended Vardy. https://t.co/tm5cVH0haj

— Tom Williams (@tomwfootball) April 24, 2016

For only the 2nd time this season, Marc Albrighton won’t be starting for LCFC today…

— Gabriele Marcotti (@Marcotti) April 24, 2016

21 – Jamie Vardy’s goals have won Leicester 21 points this season, more than any other Premier League player. Missing.

— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) April 24, 2016

Leicester took the lead after just 10 minutes when Ashley Williams’ hashed clearance allowed Riyad Mahrez to beat Lukasz Fabianski in the Swansea goal:

Leicester take another step closer. Mahrez with a cool finish after Williams error. 10 mins 1-0

— Oliver Kay (@OliverKayTimes) April 24, 2016

Williams presented it to him on a plate, but Mahrez gave Fabianski the eyes beautifully.

— Tom Williams (@tomwfootball) April 24, 2016

Yes Mahrez. One-nil!

— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) April 24, 2016

Speaking of magic… #Mahrez pic.twitter.com/JoETWj1kgv

— Bleacher Report UK (@br_uk) April 24, 2016

28 – Riyad Mahrez has been involved in a joint-high 28 PL goals this season (17 goals, 11 assists), level with Jamie Vardy. Dreamers.

— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) April 24, 2016

It’s fair to say that fans of Leicester’s closest challengers, Tottenham Hotspur, weren’t too impressed by some of the defending:

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