Martin Macdonald

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Football Transfers Live Blog Editor with almost 10 years experience in producing up-to-the-minute live action around European football and beyond. Regular FootballCritic contributor.

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Premier League

Manchester United hold off Chelsea in a race down to the wire - the 2007/08 Premier League

Premier League 2007-08 Manchester United hold off Chelsea in a race down to the wire as Cristiano Ronaldo's stardom went stratospheric.

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Premier League

Marvellous Manchester United win first title in four years - the 2006/07 Premier League

Manchester United return to the top of English football as they win the Premier League for the first time in four seasons.

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Ligue 1

PSG defend league title ahead of resurgent Lyon and Monaco - Ligue 1 in 2014/15

The riches and talent of Paris Saint-Germain proved too much for their Ligue 1 challengers

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Serie A

Mourinho maintains Inter’s Scudetto stranglehold - Serie A in 2008/09

Serie A 2008-09: Jose Mourinho maintains Inter’s Scudetto stranglehold, with Zlatan Ibrahimovic starring for the Nerazzurri.

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Bundesliga

Wolfsburg become first-time German champions - the 2008/09 Bundesliga

Bundesliga 2008-09: Wolfsburg become first-time German champions, with Ediz Dzeko and Grafite firing them to success.

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Bundesliga

Brilliant Bayern win with best-ever defensive record - Bundesliga in 2007/08

Bundesliga 2007-08: Brilliant Bayern Munich win with best-ever defensive record, with Franck Ribery starring for his new club.

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Serie A

Inter retain title in season marked by tragedy - Serie A in 2007-08

Serie A 2007-08: Inter retain title in season marked by tragedy, as Italian football is rocked by the death of young Lazio fan, Gabriele Sandri.

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Serie A

Inter take advantage of Calciopoli to storm to Serie A title - Serie A in 2006/07

Serie A 2006-07: Inter storm to Serie A title, taking advantage of the Calciopoli scandal to claim their first Scudetto on the field since 1989

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Premier League

When Mourinho's Chelsea claimed back-to-back crowns - the 2005/06 Premier League

The Portuguese continued to establish himself as one of the world's best coaches by leading Chelsea to their second title in a row.

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Premier League

When Jose Mourinho arrived and became Special - the 2004/05 Premier League

The 'Special One' Jose Mourinho arrived in England and quickly established himself by winning the Premier League with Chelsea

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Premier League

When Van Nistelrooy's goals got United their title back - the Premier League in 2002/03

The Dutchman's excellent run returned the trophy to Old Trafford ahead of perennial challengers Arsenal

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Ligue 1

Ancelotti delivers first league title in two decades for PSG - Ligue 1 in 2012/13

Unlimited funds arrived from Qatar and PSG started their dominance over French football

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Bundesliga

Young Stuttgart shock German elite - Bundesliga in 2006/07

Bundesliga 2006-07: Young Stuttgart shock German elite under the guidance of Armin Veh, with Bayern finishing fourth.

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Premier League

Arsenal chase down big-spending United to claim the title - the 2001/02 Premier League

United went large on Ruud van Nistelrooy and Juan Veron but the Gunners were too good in the run-in

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Serie A

Capello carries Juve back to the summit of Italian football - Serie A 2004-05

The Bianconeri would later be stripped of this Serie A title...

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Ligue 1

Montpellier stun French football to claim maiden title - Ligue 1 in 2011/12

Olivier Giroud and co. put themselves on the map by winning the French top flight for the very first time

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Premier League

When Ronaldinho sent Barcelona on their journey to greatness - La Liga in 2004/05

The arrival of the Brazilian the previous year was the catalyst for a return to the top at Camp Nou

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Premier League

When Man Utd blew Arsenal away to win three in a row - the Premier League in 2000/01

The Red Devils hammered their nearest rivals 6-1 during a season where everyone else trailed in their wake

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Bundesliga

Magath completes debut double with Bayern Munich - the Bundesliga in 2004-05

Michael Ballack was again the best player in the competition as Bayern collected their customary title

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Serie A

Kaka conquers Milan & Italian football - Serie A 2003-04

The Brazilian took to Italian football like a duck to water ad and never looked back

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La Liga

Valencia reclaim title from Real Madrid - La Liga 2003-04

With Barcelona in a transition period and Madrid failing to produce, Rafa Benitez's men took advantage

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Premier League

When Man Utd were too good for English football - the 1999/00 Premier League

Sir Alex Ferguson's side proved infinitely superior to their rivals as they defended their title

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Champions League

Liverpool clinch sixth title - Champions League 2018-19

Liverpool became the third-most successful team in European Cup history as they won heir sixth title overall and the first under Jurgen Klopp.

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Ligue 1

Deschamps returns to Marseille and ends 17 years of hurt - Ligue 1 in 2009/2010

The World Cup winner's presence on the touchline proved vital as Marseille won the French top flight

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