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Arsenal FC History Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz about the history of Arsenal Football Club. Good luck!

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

Author
silverginger

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
108,158

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
696

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Question 1 of 10

1. When did the club become known as Arsenal? Hint

1916

1910

1912

1914

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which ground did the club, become known as Arsenal first play? Hint

Sportsman Ground

Invicta Ground

Manor Ground

Plumstead Common

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Question 3 of 10

3. In what year did Arsenal win their first league title? Hint

1931

1929

1933

1927

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which of these set a record in 1934-35 for the most goals in a season? Hint

David Jack

Cliff Bastin

Ted Drake

John Radford

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Question 5 of 10

5. How many goals did Cliff Bastin score in his Arsenal career? Hint

174

178

180

176

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of these did Arsenal achieve in the 1934-35 season? Hint

Won the title for the third season in a row

Won the title and the FA Cup

Won the title for the fourth season in a row

Were relegated from the first division and won the FA Cup

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of following played the most times for Arsenal? Hint

Kenny Sansom

Pat Rice

David O'Leary

Graham Rix

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which club did Arsenal sign Robert Pires from? Hint

Metz

Olympique Marseilles

Ajax Amsterdam

Inter Milan

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who was Arsenal's first manager in their history? Hint

Harry Bradshaw

Tom Mitchell

Sam Hollis

George Elcoat

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Question 10 of 10

10. On March 12, 1900, Arsenal set a record by beating Loughborough Town. What was the score? Hint

11-1

12-0

8-0

9-0

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. When did the club become known as Arsenal?

Answer: 1914

Arsenal were first named Dial Square in 1886, but quickly changed their name to Royal Arsenal. In 1893, they joined the football league second division under a new name, Woolwich Arsenal and kept that name until 1914.

2. Which ground did the club, become known as Arsenal first play?

Answer: Plumstead Common

The club began life at Plumstead Common in 1885, and moved to the Sportman Ground two years later in 1887. After just one year they moved to the Manor Ground until 1890, when they moved into the Invicta Ground. They stayed there for three years before moving back to the Manor Ground until 1913, when they moved into Highbury Stadium.

3. In what year did Arsenal win their first league title?

Answer: 1931

Arsenal took their first title with 66 points, seven ahead of second placed Aston Villa who had 59. Leeds United and Manchester United were relegated this year.

4. Which of these set a record in 1934-35 for the most goals in a season?

Answer: Ted Drake

Ted Drake scored 42 goals in the 1934-35 season, as Arsenal finished champions for the fourth time in their history.

5. How many goals did Cliff Bastin score in his Arsenal career?

Answer: 178

Bastin set the record between 1929-36, when he scored 178 goals in 395 games, and it stood until Ian Wright scored 185 goals in 288 games between 1991-98.

6. Which of these did Arsenal achieve in the 1934-35 season?

Answer: Won the title for the third season in a row

Arsenal won their fourth title with 58 points, four ahead of second placed Sunderland who had 54.

7. Which of following played the most times for Arsenal?

Answer: David O'Leary

O'Leary began his Arsenal career in 1977, and ended it when he moved to Leeds United sixteen years later in 1993. During that time, he played 722 games for the club and scored 14 goals.

8. Which club did Arsenal sign Robert Pires from?

Answer: Olympique Marseilles

Pires began his career at Metz in 1992, and stayed there until he transferred to Marseilles in 1998, where he played two seasons before joining Arsenal.

9. Who was Arsenal's first manager in their history?

Answer: Sam Hollis

Hollis managed the club between 1894-97, and left to join Bristol City who he managed for 16 years.

10. On March 12, 1900, Arsenal set a record by beating Loughborough Town. What was the score?

Answer: 12-0

Arsenal avenged an 8-0 defeat by the same club in 1896. Thanks for taking this quiz.

Source: Author silverginger

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