2015–16 Premier League 5,000–1 odds on them winning the title. After the dismissal of manager Nigel Pearson, they began the new season with Italian Claudio Ranieri in charge. Pearson had been known for his short temper with the press, while Ranieri has a reputation for good humour. The appointment was met with scepticism by pundits, including Leicester fan and former player Gary Lineker, as Ranieri had recently been sacked from his previous post as manager of the Greek national team after suffering a humiliating defeat to the Faroe Islands in his last game in charge. Despite winning their opening game against Sunderland and
2015–16 Syrian Premier League first place teams in the first stage get three points plus, the second place get two points and the third place get one point. As a result, the teams started with the following points before the playoff: Al-Jaish 3, Al-Wahda 3 points, Al-Karamah 2, Al-Ittihad 2, Al-Muhafaza 1 and Al-Shorta 1 2015–16 Syrian Premier League The 2015–16 Syrian Premier League season is the 45th since its establishment. This seasons league featured two stages. Stage one pitted two groups of ten teams and kicked off on 22 November 2015. The top three of each group advanced to the Championship Playoff to