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
2016–17 Ethiopian Premier League the 2015-16 season and four promoted from the Ethiopian Higher League. The four newcomers are Fasil Kenema F.C.<br>Jimma Aba Buna F.C., Addis Ababa City F.C. and Woldia City. Dashen Beer FC and Hadiya Hossana FC were the last two teams of the 2015-16 season and play in the Ethiopian Super League for the 2016-17 season. Saint George SC are the defending champions from the 2015-16 season. 2016–17 Ethiopian Premier League The 2016–17 Ethiopian Premier League is the 70th season of top-tier football in Ethiopia as well as the 19th season of the Premier League. The season began play on 12