Why are Arsenal not wearing red in north London derby? Away kit decision explained
Arsenal to Wear Alternative Kit in North London Derby Due to Kit Clash with Tottenham
Arsenal are set to face Tottenham in the first north London derby of the season later today, marking the beginning of a challenging series of fixtures for Mikel Arteta’s side.
Arsenal come into the match with some significant absences. Declan Rice is suspended following a controversial red card received in the game against Brighton before the international break.
Adding to their woes, Martin Odegaard is sidelined with an ankle injury, which further complicates their preparations.
In a noteworthy twist, Arsenal will not be wearing their traditional red home kit for today’s derby. The Premier League and PGMOL have ruled that Arsenal’s red kit, which has too much white on the back, would clash with Tottenham’s white home kit.
As a result, Arsenal will don their away kit, while Tottenham will wear an alternative kit when they visit the Emirates Stadium for the reverse fixture in January.
Why are Arsenal not wearing red in north London derby? Away kit decision explained
