WITH THE NEW season a little over a week away, clubs are finalising their preparations for the start of another campaign. One of the most fascinating parts of the opening weekend is seeing what each club have come up with for their new kit.
Here’s the strips each club will be sporting over the course of the next ten months:
Arsenal
The Gunners rarely veer away from the tried and trusted and Puma have produced another classic red-and-white strip for the new season.
The new kit features a modern polo collar with just one button and a golden trim.
We’re not entirely sure about the FA Cup winners’ away shirt which is a striking golden number with a diamond design.
Aston Villa
As you can see, Villa might just have launched their kit a bit prematurely this summer with two of the players featured in the photocall now no longer at the club.
Nonetheless, you can’t go wrong with a traditional claret design which is similar to the Villa shirts of bygone years. The sky blue sleeves and traditional sky blue v-neck collar cap it off, although the rather larger sponsor’s logo isn’t quite as pleasing on the eye.
Bournemouth
We’ll see Bournemouth’s red-and-black stripes in the top flight for the first time this season but it will be their third kit which catches the eye.
Five percent of sales from their pink third kit will go to the Breast Cancer Care charity.
Chelsea
There isn’t much to write home about when it comes to the Chelsea home kit but the away one is a slick garment.
The champions will be sponsored by Japanese tire company Yokohama for the new campaign and Adidas have once again delivered with this white masterpiece.
Crystal Palace
If it ain’t broke, why fix it? Crystal Palace have stuck with their simple, yet unique, design for another season in the Premier League.
Most notably, the Eagles won’t have a sponsor’s logo emblazoned across the front of their shirt once again with the away kit featuring two central red and blue vertical stripes on the front.
Everton
Very much like last year’s template, Everton’s new offering is simple and boasts an unique white v-collar with a rib insert. The collar apart, it’s very much a nod to the classic shirts of the past.
The away shirt, meanwhile, is far less traditional while Tim Howard will look the part in a rather nice lime kit.
Leicester City
They’re back for another season in the Premier League and Leicester have stuck with what served them well last time out.
The away kit at the King Power Stadium will be flying off the shelves because this is a clean design boasting diamond patterns as the club wear black for the first time in three seasons.
Liverpool
New Balance are on board as Liverpool’s new kit suppliers and they’ve done a fine job with a chequered pattern inspired by the red and white mosaic when the Kop lifts its flags and scarves aloft.
The all-white away strip is particularly classy one while the third kit features a black polo collar.
Manchester City
You can’t help but like City’s stylish home offering but it’s their new away kit which really stands out. The spectacular Nike shirt features a Blue Moon design on the sleves with a light blue theme to it.
Manchester United
United are the one club not to officially unveil their new kit, although we’re told a launch is on the horizon. There have been plenty of leaks of their first Adidas kit with the Red Devils sporting last year’s kits on their pre-season tour.
We await with bated breath but if these picture are anything to go by, it will have been worth the wait.
Newcastle United
We’re not sure this kit will win over many fans at St James Park. The Wonga logo is bad in itself but Puma have steered away from the classic white and black stripes with a light blue design.
The away one isn’t half as bad but where has the blue come from all of a sudden?
Norwich City
An absolute horror show. Nothing more needs to be said here.
Inspired by the first-ever game at Carrow Road 80 years ago, this is what Errea have come up with for Norwich’s return to the Premier League. Don’t even get us started on the third kit.
Southampton
It’s hard to go wrong with red and white stripes but Southampton’s new away kit is far from traditional. After going without a kit supplier for a year or two, the Saints have returned to Adidas and, as you’ll see below, it’s very similar to Stoke’s.
Stoke City
New Balance are a new player on the market and Stoke are the latest club to work with them.
Just like Liverpool, the Potters have ended their partnership with Warrior and on this evidence it was a good decision.
The away kit. My lord, now that’s delightful.
Sunderland
Sunderland just about clung onto to their top-flight status last term and they’re another club to go with a bold, bashful away kit.
It combines green and yellow and, if we’re being honest, we’ve no idea if we love it or loathe it.
Swansea City
The Swans have won many admirers for their style of football but it might be difficult to watch Garry Monk’s side when they play in their away outfit.
The home one is your average all white, although the clunky logo is a bit of an eye sore, but their alternative strip is, well, interesting.
Green hoops?
Tottenham Hotspur
Under Armour have emerged as a major player in the sports clothing industry and they’ve nailed football kits now too. It’s all very sashy again but the away kit is fairly tasty.
Watford
The jury is out on this. Watford’s new kit is mainly yellow but also features black hoops, as you would expect. We’re just not entirely sure of the sponor’s logo but the away kit isn’t bad.
West Brom
Another club sponsored by Adidas, the Baggies’ home kit isn’t the worst but we’ve set our eyes on this modern, all red away outfit. That logo is superb and there’s no sponsor’s logo.
West Ham
Last but by no means least, West Ham and Umbro have produced these glorious kits for the Hammers’ final season at Upton Park.
Inspired by the 1904 shirt, the traditional claret is mixed with a modern neck collar while the away one is all sorts of amazing.
So, there we have it – the kits all 20 Premier League clubs will be wearing over the course of the season. Which one is your favourite and which club have had a shocker?
