This season was never going to live up to the last one for Leicester, and at 2-0 down and with Jamie Vardy red-carded for a dangerous challenge, they were in pretty bad shape against Stoke.

But we all learned not to write the Foxes off last season, and once again Claudio Ranieri’s side showed it’s best not to bet against them.

GOALLLLLLL! It's 2-2! Somehow! DANIEL AMARTEY! #StoLei pic.twitter.com/TsfNbQKl08

— Leicester City (@LCFC) December 17, 2016

Gary Lineker’s going to enjoy Leicester’s Premier League title as much as possible this year.

10 man Leicester come from 2 down to earn a point against 12 man Stoke. The stuff of Champions.

— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) December 17, 2016

It was a huge effort, and in a campaign that is quickly turning into a relegation struggle, a point that could make all the difference come the end of the season.

One of the grittiest performances anywhere in the premier league this season. Stoke 2-2 Leicester.

— Arlo White (@arlowhite) December 17, 2016

Going to an away game as a fan, seeing your team with 10 men come from 2-0 down to draw. That's what it's all about. Priceless #lcfc 😍⚽️

— Mr Geoff Peters (@mrgeoffpeters) December 17, 2016

Unbelievable character from the boys, thats us!! 💪🏼👊🏼 #lcfc

— Ben Chilwell (@BenChilwell) December 17, 2016

That’s good timing from Daniel Amartey.

YES, awesome day to get my first @lcfc goal. Wasn't an easy fight, but managed to save a point.

As always, many thanks for the support! pic.twitter.com/YpNFmov6jk

— Daniel Amartey (@DanAmartey) December 17, 2016

1 - Daniel Amartey has scored his first ever Premier League goal in what is his 19th appearance. Comeback.

— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) December 17, 2016

And while Ranieri will enjoy his Christmas dinner a little more after a fine festive comeback from his side…

CLAUDIO: "We can enjoy our Christmas a little more now after today. I want to wish a Merry Christmas to all our fans." 🎄🎄🎄

— Leicester City (@LCFC) December 17, 2016

…it’s hard to forget just how well they were doing at this point last season.

Leicester have now dropped more points this season (34) than in the whole of last (33). Great comeback today, though.

— Richard Jolly (@RichJolly) December 17, 2016

It’s as if Chelsea and Leicester have swapped places this year.