Twitter reacts as Leicester City move 7 points clear at the top of the Premier League

Leicester City knew the situation before Southampton's visit to the King Power Stadium: win, and they'd move seven points clear with six Premier League games remaining.

Spurs' draw at Liverpool gave the Foxes a chance to extend their lead, and spirits were high before the game. The title race wasn't the only thing up in the air, mind you. https://twitter.com/danielstorey85/status/716606644214489088

Southampton were out to frustrate, though, and the early proceedings were pretty even.

https://twitter.com/iainmacintosh/status/716604798708162560

It wasn't just Leicester fans getting emotionally involved in proceedings.

https://twitter.com/andyyy_1/status/716607376451846145 https://twitter.com/JanAageFjortoft/status/716615358426324992

And the noise for the Foxes got even louder when Wes Morgan put them ahead shortly before half-time.

https://twitter.com/RWhittall/status/716613560768589826 https://twitter.com/NickMiller79/status/716613707321708544

There was a contentious first-half moment, though, with a handball appeal against Danny Simpson dividing opinion.

https://twitter.com/thehuwdavies/status/716612126945710080 https://twitter.com/TheM_L_G/status/716612413030686721 https://twitter.com/Jonny_Singer/status/716613677890273280

After the break, Simpson was at the centre of another flashpoint, missing a glorious chance when it seemed easier to score.

https://twitter.com/TintinnyTins/status/716626517309190145

And there was another big handball appeal, this time against Robert Huth.

https://twitter.com/ryan_defreitas/status/716626755935674371 https://twitter.com/ODQuiet/status/716626913234694144

But in the end Claudio Ranieri's team held on for a fourth successive 1-0 win. Four more of those and no one can stop them being crowned champions.

https://twitter.com/OffsideLiam/status/716632646768574464 https://twitter.com/bifurcated_MBM/status/716632561880006656

There are still a few cynics out there, though.

https://twitter.com/Tom_FA/status/716632317146636289