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The 2003–04 season was Chelsea F.C.’s 89th competitive season 12th consecutive season in the Premier League and 98th year as a club. Manager Claudio Ranieri was sacked on 31 May 2004 and was replaced by José Mourinho. In July 2003 long-time chairman Ken Bates sold the club to Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich.Chelsea finished second to the unbeaten Arsenal in the Premier League.