Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur will break tradition by donning their away kits in the upcoming north London derby due to a clash between Arsenal’s home kit and Tottenham’s traditional colors. The decision was made by the PGMOL and Premier League after determining that Arsenal’s red-and-white home kit featured “too much white.” This marks the first time in 38 years that Arsenal will not be wearing their home kit in this fixture.
As Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal squad prepares to face off against Tottenham Hotspur at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, the pressure is on to secure all three points and maintain their position in the title race. Following a 1-1 draw with Brighton before the international break, Arsenal will be eager to bounce back and continue their pursuit of league leaders Manchester City.
The upcoming derby comes on the heels of a contentious match for Arsenal, which saw midfielder Declan Rice receive a controversial red card from referee Chris Kavanagh. Despite protests from Arsenal, the Premier League’s Independent Key Match Incidents Panel stood by Kavanagh’s decision, adding an extra layer of drama to the upcoming clash with Tottenham.
Meanwhile, Tottenham Hotspur find themselves in 10th place in the Premier League after securing four points from their first three matches of the season. Ange Postecoglou’s side will be determined to claim victory in the north London derby and break their winless streak against Arsenal, which dates back to May 2022.
As the anticipation grows for the highly-anticipated north London derby, fans of both Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur eagerly await the clash between these historic rivals. With both teams set to take the field in their away kits, the stage is set for an intense and exciting match that is sure to captivate football fans around the world.