Football Clubs and Competitions

Etihad Airways is the official shirt sponsor of Manchester City FC. The sponsorship deal, signed in 2009, is one of the most valuable in football history and includes the naming rights to Manchester City's stadium (Etihad Stadium). The long-term partnership has been integral to Manchester City's commercial growth since their takeover by the Abu Dhabi United Group.

Chelsea scored 103 goals in the 2009-10 Premier League season, setting a record for most goals scored in a single EPL season at that time. This was part of their championship-winning campaign under Carlo Ancelotti.

Manchester United plays their home matches at Old Trafford, which has been their home ground since 1910. Anfield is Liverpool's home stadium, Emirates Stadium belongs to Arsenal, and Stadium of Light is Sunderland's home ground. Old Trafford is one of the most famous football stadiums in the world.

Harry Redknapp managed Tottenham Hotspur from 2008 to 2012, leading them to the Champions League quarter-finals in 2010-11. While he also managed Portsmouth (2002-2004), the question likely references his more recent and higher-profile Tottenham tenure during the Premier League era. Aston Villa and Burnley were never managed by him.

The FA Premier League was formed in 1992 when the First Division clubs broke away from the Football League to form a new commercially independent competition. The inaugural season was 1992-93. This was a pivotal moment in English football history that transformed the sport's commercial landscape.

The first-ever Premier League goal was scored by Brian Deane of Sheffield United in a 2-1 victory against Manchester United on the opening day (August 15, 1992). Deane scored the goal after just 5 minutes, making it historically significant. None of the other teams (Liverpool, Chelsea, Portsmouth) scored the first goal.

Manchester United had won 11 Premier League championships by the end of the 2009-10 season (1993, 1994, 1996, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2007, 2008, 2009). This made them the most successful club in Premier League history.

By the 2009-10 season, only four teams had won the Premier League: Manchester United (11 titles), Arsenal (3), Chelsea (3), and Blackburn Rovers (1 title in 1994-95). Blackburn's sole title makes them the fourth championship-winning team.

Chelsea FC was historically known as 'The Pensioners' due to their association with the Chelsea Pensioners (army veterans who lived at the Royal Hospital Chelsea). The club used this nickname in its early years before later adopting 'The Blues.'

Juventus is nicknamed 'The Zebras' (I Zebri) by their supporters due to the club's iconic black and white striped jerseys. The club, based in Turin, is one of Italy's most successful football teams. AC Milan wears red and black stripes, Inter Milan wears blue and black, and AS Roma wears red and orange.

Etihad Airways is the official sponsor of Manchester City FC. The Abu Dhabi-based airline has been the club's main shirt sponsor since 2009, following the takeover by the Abu Dhabi United Group. The sponsorship deal was one of the largest in football history and symbolizes the club's transformation under new ownership. Emirates sponsors Arsenal; Kingfisher and Thomas Cook have sponsored other clubs.

Robin van Persie began his professional career at Feyenoord before joining Arsenal in 2004. He developed at Feyenoord's academy and broke into their first team, which led to his move to the Premier League. Ajax is also a major Dutch club but Van Persie never played for them.

Carlos Tevez joined Manchester United from West Ham United in 2007 after a controversial spell at West Ham where he helped them avoid relegation. While he did play for Brazilian club Cruzeiro earlier in his career, his immediate club before Manchester United was West Ham. The question asks about his 'former club' meaning the most recent one.