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The bizarre secret behind Leicester's fairy-tale title bid

The Foxes appear set to pull off one of the greatest upsets in English football as they lead the Premier League with eight games to go, and it may all stem from one single monk.

EXTRA TIMEThe secret behind Leicester City's success this season may have finally been revealed, by a Thai monk!

Phra Prommangkalachan, a Buddhist monk, has been visiting Leicester regularly for the past three seasons, blessing the pitch and gifting players lucky charms.

He believes that his visits may have had some effect on the side's fortunes, with the club currently five points clear of second-placed Tottenham in the Premier League with eight games of the season remaining.