Football Clubs and Competitions

Chelsea conceded only 15 goals in the 2004-05 Premier League season, setting a record for defensive solidity under Jose Mourinho. This record stood until 2017-18 when Chelsea conceded even fewer goals. The 2004-05 season was remarkable for both attacking (95 points) and defensive (15 goals conceded) records.

Chelsea won 29 Premier League matches in the 2004-05 season, setting a record for most wins in a single season. This was part of their dominant campaign under Mourinho where they conceded only 15 goals and amassed 95 points. The record stood until Manchester City and later Liverpool approached similar win totals in peak seasons.

Arsenal's home ground is Emirates Stadium located in Holloway, London (specifically in the Islington borough). The stadium opened in 2006 and has been Arsenal's home since then. Manchester United plays at Old Trafford, Liverpool at Anfield, and Aston Villa at Villa Park.

Chelsea achieved 25 clean sheets in the 2004-05 Premier League season, setting a record for defensive consistency under Jose Mourinho. Petr Cech was instrumental in goal. This record was part of their extraordinary defensive campaign where they conceded only 15 goals total. The 2004-05 season was a record-setting year in multiple defensive categories.

Chelsea won the first FA Cup final at the new Wembley Stadium in 2007, defeating Manchester United 1-0 with a Didier Drogba goal in extra time. The new Wembley opened in 2007, and this final marked the return of FA Cup finals to the iconic venue after reconstruction. Chelsea became the first team to lift the trophy at the renewed stadium.

Chelsea and Arsenal were the first two English clubs to introduce shirt numbers, with Chelsea famously doing so in 1928 along with Arsenal. This innovation occurred during a match between the two teams. Shirt numbers weren't mandatory in English football until much later, making Chelsea and Arsenal pioneers in this aspect of the game.

West Bromwich Albion achieved a notable survival in the 2004-05 season. They were bottom of the table at Christmas but avoided relegation, making them the only club to accomplish this feat in Premier League history. Derby County, by contrast, were notoriously relegated with a record low points total.

Robinho transferred from Real Madrid to Manchester City in September 2008 for a reported fee of £32.5 million, which was a British transfer record at the time. This figure matches option A, making it the correct answer. The other options (£3.5m, £100m, £15m) are not accurate.

As of the relevant period, only four clubs had won the Premier League: Manchester United (13 titles), Arsenal (3 titles), Chelsea (3 titles), and Blackburn Rovers (1 title). Liverpool had not yet won a Premier League title (their first came in 2020). The answer key correctly identifies A, B, C, and E but excludes D (Liverpool) as they hadn't won at that time.