2008–09 Manchester United F.C. season

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The 2008–09 season was Manchester United's 17th season in the Premier League, and their 34th consecutive season in the top division of English football. The club won a third consecutive Premier League title for the second time to equal Liverpool's record of 18 league titles. United also reached the Champions League final, aiming to become the first team since Milan to defend the European Cup (and be the first team to do so in the Champions League era), but lost 2–0 to Barcelona. United started their season in August 2008 by winning the Community Shield, beating FA Cup winners Portsmouth on penalties after a goalless draw. As winners of the UEFA Champions League, they earned the right to play Zenit Saint Petersburg, the winners of the UEFA Cup, in the UEFA Super Cup, where they lost 2–1. They also qualified for the FIFA Club World Cup, entering at the semi-finals. The club went on to win the competition, becoming the first English side to do so after beating LDU Quito 1–0 in the final. Two...

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