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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Simon Burnton at Matrade Loftus Road

Leicester promoted to Premier League after Leeds crash to heavy defeat at QPR

Ilias Chair (second left) celebrates after scoring QPR’s first goal against Leeds.
Ilias Chair (second left) celebrates after opening the scoring for QPR in the eighth minute. Photograph: Steven Paston/PA

Across 90 raucous minutes in west London Leeds lost control of this crucial game and with it their future.

They hoped this would be another step in a sprint to promotion but instead they stumbled, and QPR’s fully deserved victory not only secured their own place in the Championship it also promoted Leicester, who will travel to Preston on Monday in the knowledge that their return to the Premier League at the first attempt is certain.

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