Jamie Vardy Impact Helps Leicester City To Championship Title

 Jamie Vardy showcased his scoring prowess with a brace as Leicester City marked their promotion to the Premier League in style with a resounding 3-0 victory over Preston on Monday, securing the Championship title in the process.

The Foxes' promotion back to the top flight was confirmed following Leeds United's unexpected 4-0 defeat at the hands of QPR on Friday. Enzo Maresca's team needed a win at Deepdale to ensure they finished above Ipswich Town and clinched the top spot with a game to spare, and they accomplished this goal convincingly, largely thanks to their inspirational 37-year-old captain.

Vardy, a key figure in Leicester's remarkable Premier League triumph in 2016 and their historic FA Cup victory three years ago, played a pivotal role once again, raising his season goal tally to 20.

"We knew it was going to be a tough game but we got the job done. Celebrating with the fans is great," said Vardy after the match.

Reflecting on his goals, Vardy expressed his joy: "How could you not love scoring goals? Especially the second one, scoring in front of the fans – you can’t get a better feeling than that."

Vardy's first goal came from a mishit effort that found the far corner of the net in the 36th minute, and he followed up by capitalizing on a rebound from Wout Faes' shot, smashing the ball into an empty net.

The title celebrations were complete when Kasey McAteer headed in Abdul Fatawu's cross in the 67th minute.

Leicester's return to the Premier League was crucial for the club, which faced financial challenges after being unexpectedly relegated last season. The team was charged by the Premier League in March for alleged breaches of profit and sustainability rules, which could potentially lead to a points deduction if found guilty.

Meanwhile, the battle for the second promotion spot alongside Leicester remains intense, with Leeds United currently holding the position on goal difference ahead of Ipswich Town. The final day of the Championship season promises drama, as Ipswich Town, with a game in hand, face Coventry City before hosting Huddersfield Town, who are facing relegation. Leeds United, on the other hand, will take on Southampton at Elland Road in their bid for automatic promotion.

Ultimately, only the top two teams secure automatic promotion to the Premier League, while the remaining teams in the top six will compete in the playoffs for the third promotion spot.