2006–07 FA Premier League

Ronaldo's first full English season, and the double that made Ferguson's United untouchable.

The 2006–07 Premier League season was the 15th edition of England's top-flight football competition, contested by 20 clubs across 38 matchdays from August 2006 to May 2007. It is remembered as the season in which Sir Alex Ferguson's Manchester United reclaimed the league crown and, in the same campaign, lifted the UEFA Champions League for a second time, completing a double that cemented the club's status as the era's dominant force.

The narrative of the season belonged to a young Cristiano Ronaldo, whose first full season in England saw him emerge as the league's most electrifying attacker, and to a title race that played out in the shadow of Chelsea's relentless pursuit. It was a season where the gap between the top two and the rest of the table felt wider than ever, and where the final weeks carried the weight of a title that United had not won the previous year.

Last updated 2026-10-03 from the source article.

Quick Facts

Competition

FA Premier League

Dates

19 August 2006 – 13 May 2007

Winners

Manchester United
9th Premier League title
16th English title

Relegated

Sheffield United
Charlton Athletic
Watford

Best goalkeeper

Pepe Reina (19 clean sheets)

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Background

By the summer of 2006, Manchester United had already been in the Champions League final the previous year, falling to Barcelona. The 2006–07 campaign was, in many ways, the season Ferguson's side answered that defeat. Ronaldo, who had arrived from Sporting Lisbon three years earlier, finally found the rhythm and confidence that made him a global name. His dribbling, his left-footed finishes, and his willingness to take on defenders one-on-one made him the league's most talked-about player, and his partnership with Wayne Rooney in attack gave United a pace and directness that no other side could match.

The domestic title race was a two-horse affair for much of the season, with Chelsea under José Mourinho pressing relentlessly. United's defence, anchored by the veteran partnership of Nemanja Vidić and Rio Ferdinand, was among the tightest in the league, and the midfield control of Paul Scholes, Michael Carrick, and the ever-present energy of Anderson and Carlos Tevez gave Ferguson a squad with depth and versatility that his rivals lacked. When the points table was settled, United had edged ahead, though the margin was closer than the final standings suggested.

The season's emotional summit, however, came not on a Sunday afternoon at Old Trafford but on a Tuesday night in Athens. The Champions League final against AC Milan ended 0–0 after extra time, and the penalty shootout that followed became one of the most watched moments in the club's history. Ronaldo's miss, the subsequent saves, and the eventual 6–5 victory gave United a second European crown and a double that fans still recount with the same breathless detail as the 1999 treble.

Did You Know?

The 2006–07 Champions League final in Athens ended 0–0 after extra time and was decided on penalties, with Manchester United winning 6–5 against AC Milan.
Cristiano Ronaldo's first full season in England (2006–07) is widely regarded as the campaign in which he transitioned from a promising young player to a genuine world-class talent.
Three clubs were relegated from the 2006–07 Premier League: Norwich City, Middlesbrough, and West Ham United, ending runs in the top flight that had lasted several years.