In a surprising move, Arsenal has announced that they will be wearing their away kit in the upcoming north London derby against Tottenham Hotspur. This decision comes after 38 years of tradition where both teams usually sport their home kits during this highly anticipated match.
According to Arsenal, the primary reason for this change is that their red-and-white home kit features “too much white,” which clashes with Tottenham’s traditional colors. The PGMOL and Premier League have ruled that Arsenal’s 2024-25 home kit is not suitable for the fixture, leading to the switch to the away kit.
As Mikel Arteta’s team takes on Tottenham at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, they will be aiming to secure all three points and keep the pressure on league leaders Manchester City. After a recent 1-1 draw at home with Brighton, Arsenal will be looking to bounce back and put on a strong performance against their rivals.
The upcoming derby has already seen its share of controversy, with midfielder Declan Rice receiving a red card during Arsenal’s last match. Despite the Premier League’s Independent Key Match Incidents KMI Panel supporting the referee’s decision, the incident has added more tension to the clash between the two teams.
On the other side, Tottenham finds themselves in 10th place in the Premier League, having earned four points from their first three matches. Ange Postecoglou’s team will be striving to secure a victory in the north London derby, aiming to break their dry spell in the fixture since May 2022.
The upcoming north London derby between Arsenal and Tottenham is shaping up to be an intense and intriguing match. With Arsenal breaking tradition by wearing their away kit and both teams looking to secure a crucial victory, football fans can expect an exciting showdown between these two fierce rivals.
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