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Revisited: Juan Sebastian Veron and the challenge of rebuilding a top side
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Revisited: Juan Sebastian Veron and the challenge of rebuilding a top side

Sometimes, refreshing a side is easier said than done.

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Feb 08, 2021
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In 1999, after decades of coming up short, Manchester United won the Champions League and became the only side ever in English football to win “the treble” and consolidate the three major trophies.

But here’s the curious thing.

In that season, United amassed 79 points in the Premier League. This is the third lowest points total ever to win the thing. They…

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