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Sports Quiz: Manchester United: 10 Questions | UK Football Teams

This is a quiz that will (hopefully) test you on your knowledge of Manchester United.

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

Author
Liamster

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
330,446

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

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714

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Question 1 of 10

1. In the 2009-10 Premier League season, Manchester United finished second on the league table. Who finished first? Hint

Liverpool

Chelsea

Aston Villa

Tottenham Hotspur

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Question 2 of 10

2. 10th February 2008- when Manchester United honoured the lives lost in the Munich Air Disaster, the team's match shirts were designed like those back when the Munich Air Disaster happened on 6th February 1958. Who was Manchester United playing? Hint

Chelsea

Birmingham

Manchester City

Real Madrid

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Question 3 of 10

3. When Bobby Charlton was honoured by Queen Elizabeth II for his services to football, he was given what title? Hint

Lord Charlton of Manchester

Duke Bobby Charlton

Earl of Manchester

Sir Bobby Charlton

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Question 4 of 10

4. When Manchester United won the UEFA Champions League in 2008, it was their _____ European title? Hint

3rd

6th

4th

2nd

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Question 5 of 10

5. Manchester United's most succesful manager, Sir Alex Ferguson, used to be the manager of which Scottish club? Hint

Celtic

Hearts

Aberdeen

Rangers

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Question 6 of 10

6. At the time of the Munich Air Disaster in February 1958, who was the Manchester United manager? Hint

Alf Ramsey

Joe Mercer

Matt Busby

George Poyser

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Question 7 of 10

7. By what nickname were Manchester United known during the late 1950s? Hint

The Super Men

The Busby Kids

The Bouncy Babes

The Busby Babes

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is the name of Manchester United's home ground? Hint

Ground of Champions

Old Trafford

United's Palace

Stratford End

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which former Manchester United player was appointed captain of Newcastle United in the 2010-11 season? Hint

Nicky Butt

Cristiano Ronaldo

Roy Keane

Alan Smith

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Question 10 of 10

10. In January 1995, Eric Cantona was banned from playing professional football for 8 months after doing what to a Crystal Palace fan at the end of a match? Hint

Punched him in the face

Kicked the ball into his face

Swore at him

Karate-kicking him

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In the 2009-10 Premier League season, Manchester United finished second on the league table. Who finished first?

Answer: Chelsea

2009-10 was the 18th Premier League season (formed 1992-92). Only four teams had ever won it during those 18 seasons: Blackburn Rovers (1994-95). Arsenal (1997-98, 2001-02 and 2003-04) and Chelsea (2004-05, 2005-06 and 2009-10); the other 11 titles were won by Manchester United.

Answer: Manchester City

Manchester City also honoured the occasion by wearing shirts almost like the ones that the club used to wear. The match was played at Old Trafford, and Manchester City won 2-1. There was a minute's silence before the game to mark the 50th anniversary.

3. When Bobby Charlton was honoured by Queen Elizabeth II for his services to football, he was given what title?

Answer: Sir Bobby Charlton

Bobby Charlton and his brother Jack Charlton were part of the same English team that won the 1966 World Cup under the management of Alf Ramsey.

4. When Manchester United won the UEFA Champions League in 2008, it was their _____ European title?

Answer: 3rd

They beat Premier League rivals Chelsea on penalties. Their first win was in 1968, and their second was 32 years later in 2000.

5. Manchester United's most succesful manager, Sir Alex Ferguson, used to be the manager of which Scottish club?

Answer: Aberdeen

At one point, Alex Ferguson was on the verge of being sacked in the late 1980s as the manager of Manchester United, due to the lack of silverware.

6. At the time of the Munich Air Disaster in February 1958, who was the Manchester United manager?

Answer: Matt Busby

Matt Busby was severely injurd by the crash, but he did survive.

7. By what nickname were Manchester United known during the late 1950s?

Answer: The Busby Babes

They're better known nowadays as the Red Devils.

8. What is the name of Manchester United's home ground?

Answer: Old Trafford

Their average home gate in seaosn 2006-07 was 75,826 (capacity 76,212). This was the highest average during the 1990s and 2000s for the FA Premier League. Manchester United moved to Old Trafford from Bank Street in 1910.

9. Which former Manchester United player was appointed captain of Newcastle United in the 2010-11 season?

Answer: Alan Smith

He broke his leg in February 2006 while playing a match for Manchester United against Liverpool. He joined Newcastle United at the start of the 2007-08 season, was appointed vice-captain in the 2009-10 season (he played many games as captain), and then captain for the 2010-11 season.

10. In January 1995, Eric Cantona was banned from playing professional football for 8 months after doing what to a Crystal Palace fan at the end of a match?

Answer: Karate-kicking him

Jumping over the advertising boards, Eric Cantona karate-kicked a Crystal Palace fan that was aggravating him. Cantona was banned for 4 months by Manchester United; it was extended to 8 months by the FA.

Source: Author Liamster

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