The stat that shows Leicester City up as the worst Premier League champions ever

The 2015-16 champions have launched the worst title defence of the modern era, accumulating a record low points tally at this stage of the season.

Leicester City have set a new record, but not one they would have been looking to write into the football annals.

After drawing 0-0 with Middlesbrough, the Foxes yet again failed to pick up three points, and have now amassed the lowest ever points return after 20 games for a defending Premier League champion.

Claudio Ranieri's side won the title with 23 wins and 81 points last season, but have collected just 21 points from their opening 20 games in the current campaign.