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Thai Buddhist monks the inspiration behind Leicester's stunning Man Utd comeback

Leicester City players were inspired by Buddhist monks prior to coming from behind to beat Manchester United 5-3 on Sunday.

The Foxes completed the remarkable comeback at the King Power Stadium on Sunday after being 3-1 down in the second half and it has since come to light that some special guests were the motivation for the triumph.

Leicester's Thai owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha organized for some Buddhist monks to speak with the squad before the home fixture and it proved a success as Nigel Pearson's promoted side overrun Louis Van Gaal's Red Devils.

Srivaddhanaprabha also had some monks bless Leicester's home ground prior to the start of the Premier League season and so far it has been a positive feat as the Championship title-holders have a win and two draws form three outings at King Power.

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