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Soccer, or football as it is called in most of the world, isn't just the most popular sport on the planet: it is also one of the oldest. There are records of a competition that is clearly soccer being played many centuries ago. By the mid-1800's, the game began to professionalize, and soon teams popped up in all major towns in the UK.
It was said many years ago that rugby is a hooligan's game played by gentlemen, and that soccer is the opposite. Undoubtedly many of the millions of people who adore the Premier League, the oldest and arguably highest quality soccer league in the world, would agree that's pretty darn fair.
The Premiership contains the top teams in England, as it consists of 20 teams, of whom the top four qualify to play in the European Championship against Europe's other top teams. The next several teams qualify for the UEFA Cup, a slightly less prestigious but still extremely important game.
Below that are the teams that land in the middle and the ones in the dreaded relegation zone, the bottom four who are kicked down into the First Division and lose all the money and glory. However, even outside these top 20 teams and then maybe ten others who cycle in and out of the Premiership, there are plenty of teams whose diehard fans would say they are the best of all time, even if the statistics disagree. Let's see how well you know them!
What is extra time or stoppage time?
The extra time before the match for patrons to get a pint.
Allowance for time lost because of substitutions, player injuries and other wastes of time.
Stoppage time was added to prevent a team from protecting a lead by running the clock down during stoppages of play. Stoppage time is determined by the fourth official who wears two watches, one which is stopped during play for such things as injuries, substitutes and goal celebrations. The final measure of stoppage time is at the discretion of the referee.
The time stoped during the match for supporters to sing club songs.
The amount of time for throw-ins and corner kicks.
Who has been crowned Championfor the English Premier League the greatest number of times?
Liverpool FC
West Ham United
Manchester
Manchester has been crowned Champion of the English Premier League 15 times since the league began in 1992.
Brighton & Hove Albion
How many teams make up the English Premier League?
25
15
10
20
Each year the bottom three teams in the standings are moved down to the Championship League and the top three teams from the Championship League are move into the Premier League.
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Where does Manchester United Play?
Old Trafford
The first stadium, which was built on the old Tafford Park Industrial Estate, began construction in 1909 and seated 12,000 under cover. The first game played in the new stadium was on February 19, 1910.
Ewood Park
Anfield
DW Stadium
Who is playing at Wembley Stadium for the 2017-18 season?
Arsenal
Tottenham Hotspurs
This stadium was originally know as the Empire Stadium and was built at the end of WW I, but was officially opened on April 23, 1924, by King George V. It has 90,000 seats spread over three tiers.
Liverpool FC
West Ham United
Manchester United's manager, Alex Ferguson, won 12 Premier League titles. Where was he from?
France
Germany
Scotland
Alex Ferguson from Glasgow, Scotland, is considered to be one of the most successful managers of all time. He played in the Scottish League and was the top goalscorer in the 1965-66 season. He managed Manchester United from 1986 to 2013.
Spain
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The Tottenham Hotspurs, Arsenal and Chelsea are located in what area of England?
The City of London
Football was banned in the City of London in 1331,1365,1388,1410,1414,1477 and so on. In fact, it was only legalized in the 19th Century.
Northern England
Western England
Southern England
Where does Chelsea play its home games?
St Andrew's
Craven Cottage
Loftus Road
Stamford Bridge
The Stamford Bridge sporting arena was designed by Archibald Leitch and opened on April 28, 1877. The first football game was held in 1904. Initially, the venue was offered to Fulham FC but they turned it down and the Chelsea Football Club began playing there in 1905.
Who was the sponsor of the English Premier League from 2004-2016?
Carling
Barclays
Barclay's Bank was formed when 20 banks merged together in 1896. They are located in 40 countries around the world and employ approximately 120,000 people.
Emirates
Guinness
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During what months does the English Premier League play its matches?
August - May
Although there is a lot of inclement weather in the UK, very few stadiums have roofs (stationary or retractable) over their stadiums. The main reason there are not more roofs is due to the cost of retractable roofs and the fact that pitches need to be exposed to the elements to maintain the surface.
September - April
May - October
February - July
What is the average number of goals scored each year?
531
2,031
2,531
1,031
Sergio Aguero has scored the opening goal five times in the English Premier League, more times than any other player. Dimitri Payet has created 40 goal scoring opportunities, more than any other player in the Big Five European Leagues in 2016-2017.
Why is Arsenal known as "The Gunners"?
The stadium they play in used to be a rifle range.
All the players own hand guns.
The original team was made up of player from the local munitions factory.
The Arsenal Football Club was nicknamed "The Gunners" because of their early association with the Woolwich Arsenal which manufactured ammunition and guns.
Before the game they shoot their mascot out of a cannon.
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Who has scored the greatest number of goals in the English Premier League?
Alan Shearer
Alan Shearer began playing for Newcastle United at the age of 15 and still holds the English Premier League record for total number of goals scored. He scored 260 goals during his time in the league.
Teddy Sheringham
Didier Drogba
Phil Jagielka
There are currently 650 players in the Premier League. They are from how many countries?
108
208
220
68
More than 40 percent of the league is made up of players from England. France contributes the next largest number of foreign players. There are currently nine American players in the Premier League.
Who was the first goalkeeper to score a goal in the English Premier League?
Peter Schmeichel
Peter Schmeichel, who is known as the best goalkeeper in the English Premier League, scored a goal while playing with Aston Villa on October 20, 2001. In the 90th minute on a corner kick from Steve Staunton, Schmeichel made history.
Mark Schwarzer
Shay Given
Joe Hart
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How many points are teams in the English Premier League awarded for a win?
3
Each completed match is awarded a point value. A team is awarded three points for a win, one point for a draw (tie), and 0 points for a loss. At the end of the season, the team with the most points wins.
5
2
6
Which of the following teams play in the English Premier League?
Manchester City, Real Madrid, Brighton & Hove Albion
Manchester United, Eintracht Frankfurt, Newcastle United
Arsenal, Cagliari, Everton FC
Chelsea, Arsenal, Liverpool FC
The English Premier League began in 1992. Forty teams participate. Each year, the bottom three teams are moved to the Champions League, and the top three teams in the Champions League are moved to the Premier League.
What teams played in the highest-scoring game?
Manchester United vs. Ipswich 9-0
Manchester United has the largest goal winning margin in the league for both home and away wins. On March 4, 1995, they defeated Ipswich 9-0 with Andy Cole scoring five times. They also hold the greatest goal win margin for an away game when on February 6, 1999, they beat Nottingham Forest 8-1.
Manchester United vs. Southhampton 9-0
Manchester United vs. Burnley 9-0
Manchester United vs. Watford 9-0
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How many countries currently receive broadcasts of the English Premier League?
52
102
212
The English Premier League is the most-watched league in the world. Matches are broadcast live in Argentina after Carlos Tevez and Javier Mascherano signed with West Ham United.
502
What English football stadium is the fourth largest in the world?
Goodison Park
Old Trafford
Wembley
The largest football stadium in the world is Camp Nou in Barcelona. Its capacity is 99,786 and is frequently packed to capacity for football matches featuring Barcelona's team.
St Andrew's
Who is nicknamed "The Pensioners" or "The Blues"?
Chelea
A Chelsea Pensioner is a resident of the Royal Hospital Chelsea which is a retirement home and nursing home for former members of the British Army. Chelsea FC's badge was the crest of the Pensioners until it was changed in 1952 to the Blue Lion.
Manchester
West Brom
Crystal Palace
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Who has fans named scousers?
West Brom
Liverpool FC
People who live in Liverpool, and fans of Liverpool FC, are called scousers. Scouse was a stew eaten by sailors. It is made of fish and ship's biscuits. It is believed that this is where the nickname scouser originated.
Chelsea
Everton
For what team did Tom Cleverley, Wayne Rooney and George Best play?
Southhampton
West Ham United
Newcastle United
Manchester United
George Best was named the European footballer of the year in 1968 and played winger for Manchester United. He also played for the Northern Ireland National team.
What is the average number of red cards handed out in the English Premier League each year?
27
77
57
The Everton has received the greatest number of red cards, 80. Players Richard Dunne, Patrick Vieira and Duncan Ferguson have currently been issued eight red cards apiece.
25
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What teams have the greatest number of American players?
Fulham and West Bromwich
Everton and Norwich
Aston Villa and Fulham
There are currently nine players from the USA playing in the English Premier League. Aston Villa and Fulham each have two American players. Goalkeeper Bradley Guzan and Defender Eric Lichaj play for Aston Villa. Defender Brede Hangeland and Midfielder Clint Dempsey play for Fulham.
Bolton Wanderers and Tottenham Hotspurs
For what team did the "Busby Babes" play?
Manchester United
Matt Busby became the coach of Manchester United in the mid-1940s. His vision was to shape the future with younger, fresher legs and mold the players. He worked with Walter Crickmer to form the Manchester United Junior Athletic Club. Within two years, he delivered United's first trophy in 40 years.
Arsenal
Chelsea
Liverpool FC
Whose nickname is "The Toffees"?
Manchester City
Everton
The nickname "The Toffees" comes from Mother Noblett's, a local sweet shop that sold and advertised the Everton mint. Everton was also the first club to wear numbered shirts 1-11 in the 1933 FA Cup final.
Brighton & Hove Albion
Arsenal
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Whose anthem is "You Will Never Walk Alone"?
Liverpool FC
Before the start of each home game, the Gerry and the Pacemakers version of "You'll Never Walk Alone" is played. This song was originally from the 1945 Rodgers and Hammerstein musical, "Carousel."
Tottenham Hotspur
West Brom
Brighton & Hove Albion
What Welsh club gained entry into English Premier League in 2011?
Newcastle United
Swansea City
In 2011, the Welsh club, Swansea City, gained entry into the English Premier League. It was the first time a Premier League match was played outside of England. Swansea City played Wigan Athletic at Liberty Stadium in Plasmarl, Wales,
Everton
Huddersfield
What was the average attendance of games for the English Premier League for the 2015-16 season?
66,500
36,500
The English Premier League had an average aggregated attendance of 36,500 people per game for the 2015-16. The only other European soccer league that had a higher per game attendance was the German Bundesliga.
6,500
86,500
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What is the Statue of Bobby Charlton, George Best and Denis Law that stands in front of Manchester United's Stadium called?
The three musketeers
The Three amigos
The Tremendous Trinity
The United Trinity
These three had a united attitude.The "United Trinity" bronze is located outside Old Trafford. The statue was unveiled on the 40th anniversary of the three-time European championship.
What team had the following members: Thierry Henry, Dennis Bergkamp, and Tony Adams?
Arsenal
All three players are on The Gunners' 50 Greatest Players list. Thierry Henry played Forward with Arsenal from 1999-2007, and during that time scored a club record 228 goals in 377 appearances. Dennis Bergkamp played Forward from 1995-2006 and scored 120 goals in 423 appearances. Tony Adams, Defender played from 1983-2002 and scored 48 goals in 669 appearances.
Crystal Palace
Liverpool FC
West Ham United
Which team's mascots are Cyril and Cybil the Swans?
Southhampton
Manchester City
Swansea City
Swansea City was promoted to the English Premier League after winning the Football League Championship in 2010/11. They had won the Welsh Cup 10 times. Swansea City plays its games at Liberty Stadium where it shares the pitch with the Welsh Rugby team, The Ospreys.
West Ham United
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With what team are Bill Shankly, Bob Paisley, and Kenny Dalglish associated?
Liverpool FC
The Scot, Bill Shankly, one of the most iconic figures in the Liverpool FC history, took over management of the club in 1959. He took them to three league championships, one 2nd Division Championship, two FA Cups, one UEFA Cup, and three Charity Shields. Bob Paisley followed Bill Shankly as manager of Liverpool and also racked up an impressive collection of wins, seven league championships, three League Cups, three European Cups, one UEFA Cup, one UEFA Super Cup, and six Charity Shields.
Arsenal
Tottenham Hotspurs
Brighton & Hove Albion
What does the term “hat trick” mean?
The player designated to wear the teams hat.
A player who has a goal, an assist and a goal save.
A single player making three goals in a match.
A “hat trick,” also called a “treble,” is when a player scores three goals during regulation, added time or extra time. If a match goes into penalty kick, the goals scored would not count towards a “hat trick."
A player who takes three penalty kicks.
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