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Aseason of surprises

With winter embracing Norway in its freezing arms once again, Eliteserien football in 2023 came to an end having witnessed record attendances across the entire division following supporters’ increasing rejection of the English Premier League in favour of their own top flight.

As many predicted, the title returned to the Arctic Circle for the third time since 2019. Kjetil Knutsen’s all-conquering Bodo/Glimt team had slackened their grip on Norway’s top division last season, allowing Molde to clinch their fifth championship, but reclaimed their crown with

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