Despite disappointment in the Champions League going out to eventual winners Inter Milan in the round of 16, the club had the most successful season in its history, winning the Premier League for a third time and retaining the FA Cup for the first time, thus becoming the seventh English club to complete the "Double".

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.

[6] Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.

[7] Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.

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