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Willy Miesl blamed a formation developed at this club for England’s 1954 6-3 defeat to Hungary, the “W-M” developed by Herbert Chapman. (15[1])Brian Moore exclaimed “it’s up for grabs now!” as Michael Thomas scored this team’s 1989 league winning goal under manager George Graham. A manager (15[1])at this club pioneered bringing African players to England, such as Lauren and Kolo Touré. Under that manager, this team became known for intricate, one-touch (*) pass-based team goals, (-5[1])such as a legendary exchange of flicks by Jack Wilshere (10[1])and Olivier Giroud. This club became the only team to finish a Premier League season undefeated during their 2004 Invincibles season, during which they were led by Thierry Henry and manager Arsène Wenger. For 10 points, name this North London club nicknamed the Gunners who play in red. ■END■ (10[1])

ANSWER: Arsenal F.C. [or Arsenal Football Club]
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Buzzes

PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
Benjamin ChapmanToronto WearyLibrary of Babel School of Continuing Studies2115
Nicolas EdwardsLa Clique du ChâteauToronto Rofl4515
Jared HeWaterloo HatsuneToronto Joy73-5
Micah ColmanWaterloo MikuMixed-Affiliated Contingency, Off the Team & Absent: Wong, Adrian8310
Ben WismathToronto JoyWaterloo Hatsune13210

Summary

2023 Penn Bowl (Mainsite)10/21/2023Y7100%43%14%71.86
2023 Penn Bowl (Harvard)10/21/2023Y3100%0%33%104.00
2023 Penn Bowl (UK)10/28/2023Y5100%80%0%42.00
2023 Penn Bowl @ Waterloo10/28/2023Y4100%50%25%70.25
2023 Penn Bowl (Norcal)10/28/2023Y1100%0%0%85.00
2023 Penn Bowl (South Central)10/28/2023Y2100%0%50%110.00
2023 Penn Bowl @ FSU10/28/2023Y2100%0%0%87.50