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Sport Quiz: Premier League So Far... - Quiz

With 10 games gone (for most teams anyway, but more on that in a second. . . ) in the Premier League, we thought we'd see how much you remember and know about the season so far!

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1.

Two sides have only played nine games, while the rest are on the big round 10. Which teams (tick two boxes) are lagging behind?
- A.
  
  Sunderland
- B.
  
  Reading
- C.
  
  Newcastle
- D.
  
  Stoke
Correct Answer(s)
A. Sunderland
B. Reading

Explanation
Sunderland and Reading are lagging behind because they have only played nine games, while the rest of the teams have already played ten games.

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2.

There's been some cracking matches in the Premier League so far, but of the 99 games, how many draws have there been?
- A.
  
  27
- B.
  
  30
- C.
  
  34
- D.
  
  41
Correct Answer
C. 34

Explanation
Out of the 99 matches played in the Premier League, there have been a total of 34 draws. This indicates that around one-third of the matches ended in a tie. The number of draws in a league reflects the competitiveness and balance between the teams, as it suggests that there were close matches where neither team was able to secure a victory.

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3.

It's been a season of goals goals goals! But who got the ball rolling with the first Premier League goal of the season way back on opening day?
- A.
  
  Damien Duff
- B.
  
  Michael Kightly
- C.
  
  Kevin Nolan
- D.
  
  Michu
Correct Answer
D. Michu

Explanation
Michu scored the first Premier League goal of the season on opening day. This suggests that he was the player who initiated the scoring in the league, setting the tone for a season filled with goals. The other options, Damien Duff, Michael Kightly, and Kevin Nolan, did not score the first goal of the season.

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4.

True or false - seven goals have been scored in three different matches.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
Seven goals have been scored twice, though - still pretty good!

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5.

And despite all those draws, one team have yet to leave the field with just one point, settling instead for a win or a defeat in every game. Who has yet to taste a draw?
- A.
  
  Man United
- B.
  
  Aston Villa
- C.
  
  Southampton
- D.
  
  Stoke
Correct Answer
A. Man United

Explanation
Man United is the correct answer because the statement mentions that one team has not had a draw and has either won or lost every game. This means that Man United has not had a game that ended in a draw and has only experienced wins or losses.

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6.

Man City are unbeaten so far this season, so we're ignoring them for now - it's just easier. So other than those City folk, which team are on the longest unbeaten run in the league?
- A.
  
  Man United
- B.
  
  Liverpool
- C.
  
  Everton
- D.
  
  Tottenham
Correct Answer
C. Everton

Explanation
Everton is on the longest unbeaten run in the league, excluding Manchester City. This means that Everton has not lost any matches in the league so far this season.

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7.

True or false - Sunderland's top scorer in October was none other than Newcastle's Demba Ba!
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
Ba's own goal was Sunderland's sole strike in the month

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8.

Chicharito has rediscovered the super sub role, but which Premier League player has made the most appearances off the wooden seats this season?
- A.
  
  Gylfi Sigurdsson
- B.
  
  Steven Naismith
- C.
  
  Romelu Lukaku
- D.
  
  Steve Morison
Correct Answer
D. Steve Morison

Explanation
Steve Morison has made the most appearances off the wooden seats this season. This suggests that he has been frequently used as a substitute in Premier League matches. Being referred to as "off the wooden seats" implies that he has often been brought on as a substitute from the bench, rather than being a regular starter.

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9.

Which player is currently boasting the highest passing percentage in the league?
- A.
  
  Rio Ferdinand
- B.
  
  Mikel Arteta
- C.
  
  Ki Sung-Yeung
- D.
  
  Leon Britton
Correct Answer
B. Mikel Arteta

Explanation
Mikel Arteta is currently boasting the highest passing percentage in the league. This means that he has been successful in completing a higher percentage of his passes compared to other players in the league. This indicates his accuracy and ability to distribute the ball effectively to his teammates.

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10.

Demba Ba might have Sunderland's honour for October, but which team have helped their opponents out the most this season and top the own goal chart?
- A.
  
  Stoke
- B.
  
  Reading
- C.
  
  Swansea
- D.
  
  Fulham
Correct Answer
D. Fulham

Explanation
Fulham have helped their opponents out the most this season and top the own goal chart. This means that they have scored the most own goals in their matches, which have benefited their opponents.

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Sport Quiz: Premier League So Far...

Two sides have only played nine games, while the rest are on the big round 10. Which teams (tick two boxes) are lagging behind?

There's been some cracking matches in the Premier League so far, but of the 99 games, how many draws have there been?

It's been a season of goals goals goals! But who got the ball rolling with the first Premier League goal of the season way back on opening day?

True or false - seven goals have been scored in three different matches.

And despite all those draws, one team have yet to leave the field with just one point, settling instead for a win or a defeat in every game. Who has yet to taste a draw?

Man City are unbeaten so far this season, so we're ignoring them for now - it's just easier. So other than those City folk, which team are on the longest unbeaten run in the league?

True or false - Sunderland's top scorer in October was none other than Newcastle's Demba Ba!

Chicharito has rediscovered the super sub role, but which Premier League player has made the most appearances off the wooden seats this season?

Which player is currently boasting the highest passing percentage in the league?

Demba Ba might have Sunderland's honour for October, but which team have helped their opponents out the most this season and top the own goal chart?