The Premier League is back!
Arsenal travel to newly promoted Brentford on Friday in the opening match of the 2021-22 campaign.
The Manchester City champions will face Tottenham – and perhaps main transfer target Harry Kane – on Sunday, with Liverpool in action against Norwich City’s return on Saturday, after Manchester United hosted Leeds United.
So, ahead of the new season, why not try this Opta-based quiz? Find the answers at the bottom of the page …
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– Brentford FC (@BrentfordFC) August 12, 2021
1. Arsenal start against Brentford – this is the fourth time the Gunners have been involved in the opening match of a Premier League campaign, winning the other three in 2008-09, 2017-18 and 2020-21, but against whom did they play in those games?
2. In the last 10 Premier League games of 2020-21, Leeds have scored 23 points, winning seven games and drawing twice. Can you name the only club that has collected the most points in the same time frame?
3. Liverpool are unbeaten in their first five Premier League games under Jurgen Klopp, but how many goals have the Reds scored in these games?
4. Aston Villa begins life without Jack Grealish with a trip to Watford. Emiliano Buendia will wear the number 10 shirt, but how many goals did he assist with Norwich in the league last season?
5. Sunday’s match between Spurs and City brings to the fore Nuno Espirito Santo’s first competitive match as Tottenham manager. Who was the last club manager to lose their first match on the bench?
Answers:
1. West Brom, Leicester City, Fulham
2. Liverpool (26)
3. 19
4. 16
5. Andre Villas-Boas