A team with 5,000-to-1 odds could clinch top soccer title today. Here's how to watch.
The ultimate underdog story is on the cusp of unfolding in England's Premier League as a team with 5,000-to-one odds at the start of the season waits with bated breath to learn if they will be crowned the champions.
Leicester City is small fry in the legendary Premier League, which boasts the distinction of being the richest and most-watched soccer league in the world. But up against giants like Manchester United, Liverpool, and Chelsea, the Leicester City Foxes only narrowly dodged relegation last season and have stunned the nation as they've fought their way this season to the impossible.
Leicester City had their first shot at taking the title on Sunday but failed to clinch the championship by drawing 1-1 against Manchester United. Because of the standings, Tottenham must tie or lose to their archrival, Chelsea, during Monday's 3 p.m. EDT match in order for Leicester to win the championship.
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Because of the standings, Chelsea has very little to play for, while Tottenham is fighting to stay in the title race for another week. However, Chelsea might fight especially hard to knock their rivals out of the race.
"It’s not ours until we've got both hands on the trophy," Leicester City captain Wes Morgan said Sunday. "We'll be watching and waiting tomorrow night."
Catch the game on TV at 3 p.m. EDT, on NBCSN for an English stream or NBC Universo for the game in Spanish. The match will also be streamed online at NBC Sports Live Extra. Learn more about the key players and matchups in the game at SB Nation.
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