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Arsenal 2005-06 Trivia Quiz

This is my quiz on the Arsenal FC squad of the 2005-06 season. Good luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by Joes04. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Joes04

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
219,648

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Cesc Fabregas was one of the great young players coming through at Arsenal. What country was the youngster from? Hint

Italy

Germany

France

Spain

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Question 2 of 10

2. Thierry Henry set a new scoring record at Arsenal by hitting two goals against Sparta Prague. Exactly how many goals was needed to break the record? Hint

188

185

186

187

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Question 3 of 10

3. Jose Antonio Reyes signed for Arsenal in January 2004. From which club was the talented left-footer signed? Hint

Lazio

Sevilla

Roma

Real Betis

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Question 4 of 10

4. Arsenal had never dreamed of doing well in European football. They didn't have a very tough group in 2005-06 in the Champions League, facing Ajax, Sparta Prague, and who else? Hint

Celta Vigo

Hamburg

Rangers

FC Thun

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Question 5 of 10

5. Arsenal's London rivals Chelsea were heavy favourites to win the Premiership. What was the score when the two giants first met in the Premiership in the season? Hint

1-0 Chelsea

1-0 Arsenal

2-0 Arsenal

2-0 Chelsea

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Question 6 of 10

6. Arsenal signed Mart Poom as a back-up goalkeeper for Jens Lehmann and Manuel Almunia. From which club was he signed? Hint

Derby County

Luton Town

Portsmouth

Sunderland

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Question 7 of 10

7. Arsenal new-boy Alexander Hleb from ______ cost the team a hefty contract. Hint

Belarus

Germany

Egypt

Bulgaria

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Question 8 of 10

8. Kolo Toure was a key player for Arsenal, playing at the heart of the defence. Which country is the big defender from? Hint

France

Ivory Coast

Senegal

Portugal

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Question 9 of 10

9. Arsenal captain Patrick Vieira was a legend at the Gunners. He moved to Serie A in Italy to play for Juventus. How many years did Patrick play for Arsenal? Hint

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Question 10 of 10

10. Jens Lehmann was the Number 1 goalkeeper at Arsenal. From which club did the Gunners sign him? Hint

Williem II

Borrusia Dortmund

FC Porto

Bayer Leverkusen

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Cesc Fabregas was one of the great young players coming through at Arsenal. What country was the youngster from?

Answer: Spain

Arsenal had an incredible academy of young players. The young Spaniard, Cesc Fabregas became the youngest player ever to score for Arsenal when the Gunners beat Wolves 5-1 in 2004-05.

2. Thierry Henry set a new scoring record at Arsenal by hitting two goals against Sparta Prague. Exactly how many goals was needed to break the record?

Answer: 186

The flying Frenchman had just returned from injury when he beat Ian Wright's goalscoring record.

3. Jose Antonio Reyes signed for Arsenal in January 2004. From which club was the talented left-footer signed?

Answer: Sevilla

Reyes was a very talented youngster who could play on either wing, or up-front.

4. Arsenal had never dreamed of doing well in European football. They didn't have a very tough group in 2005-06 in the Champions League, facing Ajax, Sparta Prague, and who else?

Answer: FC Thun

The Swiss side were new to Champions League football, but gave the Gunners a hard time in their opening match. Arsenal scraped a narrow 1-0 win against the underdogs.

5. Arsenal's London rivals Chelsea were heavy favourites to win the Premiership. What was the score when the two giants first met in the Premiership in the season?

Answer: 1-0 Chelsea

Didier Drogba scored the only goal of the game, leaving Arsenal with six points from three games.

6. Arsenal signed Mart Poom as a back-up goalkeeper for Jens Lehmann and Manuel Almunia. From which club was he signed?

Answer: Sunderland

Poom did not play in a game for Arsenal in the season. Many people think it was a waste of time signing him.

7. Arsenal new-boy Alexander Hleb from ______ cost the team a hefty contract.

Answer: Belarus

Hleb had been strong for Arsenal in centre midfield.

8. Kolo Toure was a key player for Arsenal, playing at the heart of the defence. Which country is the big defender from?

Answer: Ivory Coast

Kolo played along side Didier Drogba in the international squad. Kolo used to be a midfielder, but a move from midfield to defence proved a wise decision from Arsene Wenger.

9. Arsenal captain Patrick Vieira was a legend at the Gunners. He moved to Serie A in Italy to play for Juventus. How many years did Patrick play for Arsenal?

Answer: 9

Patrick was actually born in Senegal, but played for France. He was the key player for Arsenal on countless occasions.

10. Jens Lehmann was the Number 1 goalkeeper at Arsenal. From which club did the Gunners sign him?

Answer: Borrusia Dortmund

Jens Lehmann was bought as a replacement for David Seaman. He had his ups and downs, but overall usually puts in a great performance for the Gunners.

Source: Author Joes04

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