In a surprising move, Arsenal has announced that they will be donning their away kits in the upcoming north London derby against Tottenham Hotspur. This decision comes as a result of the club’s home kit being deemed to have “too much white” by the Premier League.
Traditionally, both Arsenal and Tottenham wear their home kits when facing each other in the highly-anticipated derby matches. However, this time around, Arsenal will be breaking from this tradition due to the clash between their home kit and Tottenham’s traditional colors.
As a result of this decision, Arsenal will be sporting their black away kit on Sunday, while Tottenham will also be wearing different colors when they visit in January. This marks a significant departure from the usual sight of both teams in their iconic home jerseys during the derby matches.
Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal will be looking to secure all three points at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in order to keep the pressure on league leaders Manchester City. The Gunners are coming off a 1-1 draw against Brighton and will be eager to bounce back with a statement win in the derby.
The build-up to the derby has been marred by controversy, with midfielder Declan Rice’s controversial red card during Arsenal’s last match. The Premier League’s Independent Key Match Incidents KMI Panel has upheld referee Chris Kavanagh’s decision to send off Rice, adding fuel to the fire ahead of the clash with Tottenham.
On the other side, Tottenham finds themselves in 10th place in the Premier League after a mixed start to the season. Ange Postecoglou’s side will be aiming to secure their first north London derby win since May 2022, adding extra motivation to an already intense rivalry.
The decision by Arsenal to wear their away kit against Tottenham marks a significant departure from tradition in the north London derby. The upcoming match promises to be a heated affair, with both teams eager to secure a crucial victory in the ongoing Premier League campaign.