Foxes 8-13 for title after another 1-0 win

LEICESTER moved a step closer to making the impossible dream a reality after going eight points clear at the top of the Premier League table thanks to a 1-0 win at Crystal Palace.

Riyad Mahrez scored the only goal as Claudio Ranieri’s men successfully managed to grind out a 1-0 success for the fourth time in five matches.

The Foxes, 5,000-1 ante-post, are now no better than 8-13 and that price will shorten further unless second-placed Tottenham beat Bournemouth on Sunday.

Arsenal kept themselves in the running with a 2-0 victory at Everton and are 6-1 to snatch the title away from Leicester.

Arsene Wenger’s side were particularly impressive in the first half as the Gunners bounced back from their FA Cup and Champions League exits. Danny Welbeck and Alex Iwobi were on target.

Hills make Arsenal 1-10 to finish in the Premier League’s top four following that result, while West Ham missed the opportunity to jump into the Champions League qualifying positions despite twice leading at Chelsea.

Cesc Fabregas notched a late penalty to earn the champions a 2-2 draw. Bet365 reacted by making West Ham 9-1 to finish in the top four and Chelsea unlikely 50-1 shots to storm up the standings to return to Europe’s premier club competition.

Norwich boosted their hopes of staying in the top flight after a vital 1-0 triumph at West Brom as Robbie Brady’s goal moved the Canaries out of the bottom three.

Alex Neil’s team are 8-11 to be relegated and the importance of Sunday’s Tyne-Wear derby is highlighted by the fact Sky Bet make Newcastle and Sunderland each 4-9 pokes to be relegated.

Both teams have two games in hand on Norwich but Newcastle are four points adrift of safety and Sunderland three.