One significant feature of the Premier League in the mid-2000s was the dominance of the so-called "Big Four" clubs: Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United. During this decade, and particularly from 2002 to 2009, they dominated the top four spots, which came with UEFA Champions League qualification, taking all top four places in 5 out of 6 seasons from 2003–04 to 2008–09 inclusive, with Arsenal going as far as winning the league without losing a single game in 2003–04, the only time it has ever happened in the Premier League. In May 2008 Kevin Keegan stated that "Big Four" dominance threatened the division, "This league is in danger of becoming one of the most boring but great leagues in the world." Premier League chief executive Richard Scudamore said in defence: "There are a lot of different tussles that go on in the Premier League depending on whether you're at the top, in the middle or at the bottom that make it interesting." COUNT 9
QSN1 What was an important feature of the Premier League in the mid-2000s? ANS1 the dominance of the so-called "Big Four" clubs: Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United QSN2 Which team had no losses in 2003-2004 and ended up winning the league? ANS2 Arsenal going as far as winning the league without losing a single game in 2003–04 QSN3 Why was Kevin Keegan concerned about the league in May of 2008? ANS3 Kevin Keegan stated that "Big Four" dominance threatened the division, QSN4 Since 2003-04, has any club won all of its games like Arsenal did? ANS4 Arsenal going as far as winning the league without losing a single game in 2003–04, the only time it has ever happened in the Premier League. QSN5 In how many season from 2003 to 2009 did the "Big Four" take all four top places in the UEFA Champions League? ANS5 5 QSN6 Which of the "Big Four" teams did not lose a single game in the 2003-04 season? ANS6 Arsenal QSN7 Who stated that "Big Four" dominance was a threat to the division? ANS7 Kevin Keegan QSN8 Who said that all of the tussles in the Premier League made it interesting, even if only four teams dominated? ANS8 Richard Scudamore QSN9 What was Richard Scudamore's job? ANS9 Premier League chief executive