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:

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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"

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'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"

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

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

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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:

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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"

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

— Gabriele Marcotti (@Marcotti) April 24, 2016"

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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:

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

— Oliver Kay (@OliverKayTimes) April 24, 2016"

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

— Tom Williams (@tomwfootball) April 24, 2016"

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Yes Mahrez. One-nil!

— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) April 24, 2016"

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

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

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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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Ashley Williams #LeiSwa pic.twitter.com/eu8AHbyBul

— Spurred On (@spurredontv) April 24, 2016"

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Ashley Williams hates Tottenham, pass it on.

— Paddy Power (@paddypower) April 24, 2016"

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Ashley Williams might as well present the trophy to Leicester

— Ali Campbell (@AliCampbell90) April 24, 2016"

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*Searches internet for Ashley Williams "I want Leicester to win the league" quotes*

— Chris Clark (@Chrisclark1975) April 24, 2016"

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Few Chelsea players taking notes from Ashley Williams

— The Spurs Report (@spurs_report) April 24, 2016"

It was 2-0 half an hour when Danny Drinkwater's free-kick found the head of Ulloa:

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2-0. Drinkwater's free-kick from the left glanced home by Vardy's stand-in Ulloa. Nerves well and truly settled.

— Tom Williams (@tomwfootball) April 24, 2016"

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No team in the Premier League works harder than Leicester, but they haven't had to sweat for that 2-0 lead (Mahrez, Ulloa). Swansea insipid

— Oliver Kay (@OliverKayTimes) April 24, 2016"

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Only one way to describe Leicester’s performance today…

“Diddly ding, diddly dong” 😂

(🎥 @premierleague) https://t.co/4nKsCa5rBj

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

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Leicester flying now.

— Miguel Delaney (@MiguelDelaney) April 24, 2016"

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Leicester have now scored 19 set-piece goals in the Premier League this season, only Spurs (22) have managed more. pic.twitter.com/9UctGwb9CN

— Squawka Football (@Squawka) April 24, 2016"

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Good luck Tottenham…you’ll need it #LCFC pic.twitter.com/e9ayeWmsX0

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

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It's like Swansea don't even want Spurs to win the league

— Joe Gallagher (@joesgallagher) April 24, 2016"

From there it was something of a procession, with Ulloa adding his second on the hour mark:

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Bedlam, Ulloa bundles in at the far post and it's 3-0 to Leicester City. This has been a nerveless performance. Ranieri pumps his fists.

— Phil McNulty (@philmcnulty) April 24, 2016"

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3-0 Leicester. Schlupp runs from halfway and, at the second attempt, crosses for Ulloa to slide in his second goal. Game over.

— Tom Williams (@tomwfootball) April 24, 2016"

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Beautiful. Just beautiful.

— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) April 24, 2016"

Spurs fans still weren't happy:

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Fairytale FC™ getting a fair dose of luck today.

— Spurred On (@spurredontv) April 24, 2016"

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Exclusive photo from inside Swansea's dressing room during pre-match team talk. pic.twitter.com/I6rq8u4vya

— Spurred On (@spurredontv) April 24, 2016"

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This explains everything then #LeiSwa pic.twitter.com/ucEdo4L3iK

— Mikow (@Mikow_) April 24, 2016"

Substitute Marc Albrighton made it four with five minutes remaining:

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4-0 for Leicester. Albrighton. They've been relentless this afternoon. First time they've scored four in a game since August

— Oliver Kay (@OliverKayTimes) April 24, 2016"

Foxes everywhere were loving it:

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"4-0 to the one-man team!" sing Leicester fans.

— Tom Williams (@tomwfootball) April 24, 2016"

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"4-0 to the one-man team" chant Leicester City's fans. Assume the one man is Vardy rather than Mahrez or Kante.

— Phil McNulty (@philmcnulty) April 24, 2016"

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And now "Barcelona We're Coming For You"...some atmosphere here.

— Phil McNulty (@philmcnulty) April 24, 2016"

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Sat on my own watching the telly, jumping, cheering and even crying a little. It's what only football can do to us!

— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) April 24, 2016"

Claudio Ranieri's side completed the straightforward victory without their top scorer:

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No Vardy, Same Party.....

— Ryan Babel (@Ryanbabel) April 24, 2016"

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Jamie Vardy waiting in the dressing room like...#LCFC pic.twitter.com/P6IUNLy28l

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

It finished 4-0, a result that takes Leicester another step closer to an unprecedented Premier League triumph:

"

Leicester City 4 Swansea City 0. Emphatic, exciting, comprehensive. A performance of champions.

— Phil McNulty (@philmcnulty) April 24, 2016"

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Leicester City's "magic number" (any combination of points won by LCFC or dropped by Spurs) to clinch the title is down to just 5. #lcfc

— Jake Cohen (@JakeFCohen) April 24, 2016"

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22 - Leicester have won 22 league games this season, more than in any other top-flight campaign. Swift.

— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) April 24, 2016"

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