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Jose Mourinho (Chelsea): 2004-05 season
One of the best managers of all time, Mourinho joined Chelsea in 2004 after his managerial stints with three Portuguese clubs- Benfica, Uniao de Leiria and FC Porto, replacing Claudio Ranieri. The charismatic Portuguese manager led Chelsea their first league title in 50 years, as the Blues finished the season on 95 points with 29 wins, eight draws and one loss.
They finished a staggering 12 points ahead of their rivals, Arsenal who finished a distant second. Thierry Henry of Arsenal was the top-scorer of the 2004-05 season with 25 goals and Frank Lampard was Chelsea's highest goal scorer with 13 goals. Chelsea set the record for fewest goals conceded in a season (15 goals), most wins in a season (29) and most consecutive away wins (9).
It was a very special debut season for the 'special one' at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea successfully defended their title in the following season under Mourinho.
