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#4 2008/09 season (31)
2008/09 season of the Premier League witnessed 31 managers in total following the axing of several managers. This season saw Premier League giants Chelsea sacking Felipe Scolari and announcing Guus Hiddink as his replacement.
Newcastle United changed their managers thrice this season and eventually failed to stay in the league in the subsequent one while Portsmouth and West Ham replaced their managers twice during the campaign.
This season saw the takeover of Manchester City by Abu Dhabi United Group, transforming them into one of the world's wealthiest football clubs.
Mark Hughes, who was appointed as first-team manager, enhanced his squad with a host of additions including Vincent Kompany, Pablo Zabaleta and Robinho, who arrived from Real Madrid for a club record fee on the eve of the summer transfer deadline.
Manchester United were ultimately crowned as the champions as they won the league for 11th time while Liverpool, Chelsea and Arsenal finished below the Red Devils to secure a champions league spot.
Under the guidance of interim manager Guus Hiddink following Scolari's departure, Chelsea lifted the FA Cup, while Spurs, who recovered from their poor start to finish eighth in the PL, were triumphant in the League Cup final.
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