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Fun Trivia: A : Arsenal 2000s

Special Sub-Topic: Arsenal 2005-06


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

    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.

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

Jose Antonio Reyes signed for Arsenal in January 2004. From which club was the talented left-footer signed?
    Sevilla. Reyes was a very talented youngster who could play on either wing, or up-front.

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?
    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.

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?
    1-0 Chelsea. Didier Drogba scored the only goal of the game, leaving Arsenal with six points from three games.

Arsenal signed Mart Poom as a back-up goalkeeper for Jens Lehmann and Manuel Almunia. From which club was he signed?
    Sunderland. Poom did not play in a game for Arsenal in the season. Many people think it was a waste of time signing him.

Arsenal new-boy Alexander Hleb from ______ cost the team a hefty contract.
    Belarus. Hleb had been strong for Arsenal in centre midfield.

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

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

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


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