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Published 17:05 24 Sept 2016 BST
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But even with their tremendous run to the top of the table, people still weren't convinced it would last. Coming into this season, bookies still thought it was more likely that Leicester would be relegated than retain their crown.
Six games into the new season, and Claudio Ranieri's men aren't exactly putting those doubts to rest like they did last time around.
The loss of N'Golo Kante has been apparent as the defending champions have lost half of their games and claimed just seven points, conceding 11 goals along the way.
The build up to their game this weekend focused on the struggles of the opponents, Manchester United, who had only managed to put an end to their three-game losing streak thanks to an EFL Cup win over Northampton Town, a mid-table League One side.
But it was United who played like champions as they knocked Leicester for four goals before halftime and ran out 4-1 winners on Saturday afternoon. And the whispers of a potential relegation for Leicester suddenly became a little less muted.
At the start of the season, Riyad Mahrez and co were 28/1 to go down. Now, less than a fifth of the way into the new season, and the champions' odds have dropped to 20/1 in most markets.
It's clear to see it's becoming a more common view...
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