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2002-03 Arsenal Team Trivia Quiz

A short quiz on the Arsenal squad in 2002-2003 and some notes on famous 'gooners' in the answers.

A multiple-choice quiz by r_keve. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
r_keve

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
109,319

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Difficult

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4 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who made his Arsenal debut in January 2003? Hint

Jermaine Pennant

David Bentley

Jeremie Aliadiere

Kolo Toure

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is Brazilian midfielder's Edu's full name? Hint

Eduardo Gomes de Moraes

Edmundo Alves de Souza Neto

Emerson Dias Ulmeida

Eduardo Cesar Daude Gaspar

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Question 3 of 10

3. From the beginning of the 2002-03 season, through to New Year's Eve, which Arsenal player had made most appearances in all competitions? Hint

Patrick Vieira

Sol Campbell

Thierry Henry

Sylvain Wiltord

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is defender Lauren's surname? Hint

Bisan-Etame Mayer

Lauren is his surname

Ralph

Nwanku

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which of these players was born in 1966? Hint

Oleg Luzhny

Martin Keown

Ray Parlour

Dennis Bergkamp

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Question 6 of 10

6. Dennis Bergkamp reached a big goal landmark in the January 2003. What what was it? Hint

100th goal for Arsenal in all competitions

100th goal for Arsenal in the Premiership only

100th goal of his career in any competition

100th 'goal of the month'

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which Arsenal player's nickname is "One-Leg"? Hint

Luzhny

Gilberto

Cygan

Cole

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Question 8 of 10

8. In December 2002 a remarkable record for consecutive games scoring in was broken. In mhow many consecutive matches did Arsenal score? Hint

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who can the following quote be attributed to: "Happy those, who can remain at Highbury." ?
Hint

Nicolas Anelka

Arsene Wenger

Jane Austen

William Shakespeare

10. Which referee has a particularly harsh record for disciplining Patrick Vieira, having booked Vieira four times in the first five matches in which both have appeared and having cautioned him for five of his six fouls in those games? Hint

Andy D'Urso

Graham Barber

Graham Poll

Paul Durkin

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who made his Arsenal debut in January 2003?

Answer: David Bentley

Bentley came on for the first time in the FA cup third round Oxford match, as a substitute, for an impresssive ten minute run. The score was a meagre 2-0, although the second was an Oxford own-goal. British TV presenter, John Leslie is a self-confessed Arsenal fan.

2. What is Brazilian midfielder's Edu's full name?

Answer: Eduardo Cesar Daude Gaspar

Understandably he has shortened it and even encouraged Gilberto Silva to become just 'Gilberto' when he arrived. The actress Barbara Windsor is another celebrity who supports Arsenal.

3. From the beginning of the 2002-03 season, through to New Year's Eve, which Arsenal player had made most appearances in all competitions?

Answer: Sylvain Wiltord

Surprisingly, Wiltord had 32 appearances compared to Henry's 30, and the others had fewer. Douglas Adams, author of 'HitchHiker's Guide to the Galaxy' was a confirmed gooner.

4. What is defender Lauren's surname?

Answer: Bisan-Etame Mayer

It is 'Bisan-Etame Mayer' even though he is never known by it. Piers Morgan editor of the Mirror newspaper is also an Arsenal fan.

5. Which of these players was born in 1966?

Answer: Martin Keown

Martin Keown was born in July 1966, Luzhny in 1968, Bergkamp in 1969, and Parlour in 1973. Robert Kilroy-Silk, former MP and daytime TV presenter, is a Highbury attendee.

6. Dennis Bergkamp reached a big goal landmark in the January 2003. What what was it?

Answer: 100th goal for Arsenal in all competitions

A great landmark for the Dutchman who has been instumental for Arsenal since signing from Inter Milan. George Carey, the former Archbishop of Canterbury is an Arsenal supporter.

7. Which Arsenal player's nickname is "One-Leg"?

Answer: Luzhny

Oleg Luzhny - One-Leg Luzhny. Get it! Edward Heath, the former British Prime Minister, is a confirmed gooner.

8. In December 2002 a remarkable record for consecutive games scoring in was broken. In mhow many consecutive matches did Arsenal score?

Answer: 55

The Arsenal run started with the last match of the 2000-01 season, ran through the double season of 2001-02 and ended with the defeat at Manchester United on 7th December 2002. Prince Harry is a confessed 'gooner' and has been seen on several occassions at Highbury.

9. Who can the following quote be attributed to: "Happy those, who can remain at Highbury." ?

Answer: Jane Austen

Although not technically talking about Arsenal - the full quote in 'Emma' by Jane Austen is: "Emma looked graciously. "Such a fortnight as it has been!" he continued; "Every day more precious and more delightful than the day before!--every day making me less fit to bear any other place. Happy those, who can remain at Highbury!"

Answer: Andy D'Urso

Andy d'Urso the referee from Essex not to be confused with his namesake who is the bass guitar player for Welsh rock group 'So What If'. Ronnie O'Sullivan, the World famous snooker player, is a gooner.

Source: Author r_keve

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