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Two goals, one woodwork, one slap, one slip and that one save - to say the game was a close game was an understatement.

The Champions League final between Manchester United and Chelsea, was such a close affair that the only after sudden death during the penalty kicks did the champions emerged.

Manchester United took their 17th League title (10th in the Premier League) when they finished the season two points ahead of Chelsea with their 2-0 win over Wigan at the JJB stadium. Chelsea lost their captain early in the game and then lost their lead of their game against Bolton right at the end, conceding [...]