Why Arsenal wear their away kit against Tottenham as a 38-year run ends after Premier League decision
Arsenal will make the short 4-mile trip across north London to face Tottenham, but will feel further from home than ever.
The gunners has been They were banned from wearing their traditional red uniform. for the first time in 38 years after an unprecedented decision.
In fact, it has been more than a decade since either team was forced to wear a shirt other than their home one in the derby.
During Arsenal's 5–2 victory over Tottenham in November 2012, Spurs wore the black and grey third shirt of that season.
Ange Postecoglou's men will once again be wearing different colours when they next visit the Emirates Stadium in January.
Why does Arsenal wear their away shirt?
The Gunners were forced to ditch their red and white home shirt as it was deemed to clash with Tottenham.
The Premier League and the PGMOL arbitration body have instructed Arsenal that their 2024/25 home kit includes too much white, which is Spurs' traditional colour.
Premier League rule M.22 states that clubs “must wear a shirt that is visibly different and contrasts with all other shirts”.
Arsenal home kit It features predominantly white sleeves, with the back and side of the shirt also merging into white shorts, while the club crest, Adidas logo and main sponsor are also the same colour.
Mikel ArtetaThe team attempted to reach an agreement by offering to wear red shorts and socks, but their request was rejected.
“The PGMOL and the Premier League have ruled that our 2024-25 home kit features too much white, so it clashes with Tottenham's traditional colours, even with the option of red shorts and socks for us also being discussed,” Arsenal said.
“As a result, for the first time in recent NLD history, we will be wearing our changed colors.”
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The statement continued: “Our Adidas away shirt for this season already got off to a winning start when we first wore it in competitive action against Aston Villa last month.
“It has been designed to celebrate the rich and well-established connection our club has with the African diaspora in North London and beyond.
“Designed in collaboration with Adidas and leading British African heritage brand, Labrum London, it pays tribute to our players and supporters of African heritage, who are a fundamental part of our club.”
The last time Arsenal wore their away shirt in the derby was during the 1985/86 season, when the club's yellow shirt led to a 1-0 defeat.
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Tottenham vs Arsenal: Date and how to follow
This Premier League clash It will take place on Sunday, September 15.
Start in the Tottenham Hotspur The stadium is scheduled for 2:00 p.m.
The match will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League.
talkSPORT will also have the objectives as they go into Sunday's session with Sam Matterface.
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