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finished in the top half of the

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for the third successive season, this time ending up in 7th place, ultimately not enough for European qualification. Manager

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departed for Manchester City at the end of the season, while successful winger

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was sold to

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's loss of form. Despite interest for richer clubs, Santa Cruz stayed on for another season.

Final league table

First-team squad

:''Squad at end of season''

Left club during season

Reserve squad

Statistics

Appearances and goals

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Results

Pre-season

Premier League

Results by matchday

League Cup

FA Cup

UEFA Intertoto Cup

UEFA Cup

Notes

References

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