42. hy everyone loves the underdog

What is an underdog?

• The favorite to win
• A coach
• The least likely to win
• A referee

What famous underdog story happened in 2015–16?

• Charlton Athletic won
• Crystal Palace topped the table
• Leicester City won the Premier League
• Newcastle United were relegated

What are newly-promoted teams used to?

• Losing
• Winning
• Drawing
• Practicing

What does “look down your nose at someone” mean?

• Think you're better than them
• Ignore them
• Feel sympathy for them
• Laugh at them

What club did Luton Town beat unexpectedly?

• Liverpool
• Chelsea
• Manchester United
• Newcastle United

What does “on the flip side” mean?

• Additionally
• Similarly
• The opposite side
• The exciting part

Who are “top dogs”?

• Referees
• Fans
• The most powerful or successful
• New players

What is “choking” in sports?

• Playing aggressively
• Not following rules
• Failing under pressure
• Running too fast

What does “underperform” mean?

• Play better than expected
• Perform as usual
• Perform worse than expected
• Be disqualified

Why might underdogs have an advantage?

• They are richer
• No one expects them to win
• They play fewer games
• They get sympathy points