Arsenal can't wear usual kit for north London derby

This Sunday's highly anticipated north London derby between Arsenal and Tottenham will have a unique twist, as Arsenal will not be donning their usual red home kit. Instead, they will be wearing their sleek black strip, according to a ruling from PGMOL and the Premier League.

Typically, when these two teams face off, they both wear their traditional home kits - red for Arsenal and white for Tottenham. However, this season, Arsenal's red kit has been deemed to have too much white on it, which goes against the regulations set by Professional Game Match Officials Limited and the Premier League. As a result, Arsenal will have to showcase their stylish black kit this weekend at Spurs' home ground.

The decision also affects the reverse fixture in January, as Tottenham will have to wear their away strip when they visit the Emirates. Arsenal have already proven their prowess in their alternate kit, securing a 2-0 victory over Aston Villa in August.

The black kit has received a lot of positive attention, with its unique red, green, and white trim. Arsenal explained that it was designed in collaboration with adidas and Labrum London, a British African heritage brand, to honor the strong connection between the club and the African diaspora in North London and beyond. The club also highlighted that this kit is a tribute to their players and supporters of African heritage, who play a vital role in the club's success.

Arsenal will enter the derby with confidence, having accumulated seven points from their first three games, including a draw against Brighton in their last outing. On the other hand, Tottenham has four points so far, coming off a loss to Newcastle in their previous game. However, in recent years, Arsenal has had the upper hand in this fierce rivalry, winning five out of their last seven meetings and drawing once.

It will be interesting to see how this unconventional kit choice affects the outcome of the game. Fans of both teams can expect an intense and thrilling match between these two fierce rivals. Stay updated with Arsenal news, exclusives, and analysis by signing up for our newsletter. Your privacy is important to us, and this site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

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