The Premier League is back after the first International Break of the season and Matchweek 4 is completed, let’s take some time to look into the Kits worn this weekend!
You can find last week’s report here
The current Kit Overview for Premier League is below.
All 60 Kits have now been released, we have even seen a 61st, more on that below….!
Matchweek 4 Fixtures
Total Kits Used
- Kits Worn in Total – 42 (+7 Kits this Matchweek)
- Goalkeeper Kits – 40 (+6 Kits this Matchweek)
New Kits this Matchweek
There were 7 new Kits seen this Matchweek..
Manchester United were in a change kit for the first time this season, using their Away Kit.
Leicester City in their 3rd Kit.
Brentford in their 3rd Kit.
Everton in their 3rd Kit.
Newcastle United in the Away Kit.
Alternative socks for both West Ham (Home Kit) and Chelsea (Away Kit) both in alternative looks for the first time.
There was also 6 new Goalkeeper Kits on show this weekend
- Arsenal – Pink
- AFC Bournemouth – Blue
- Leicester City – Black
- Manchester City – Light Orange
- Manchester United – Green
- Southampton – Green
Kit Highlights
For the first time in 38 years Arsenal were forced to wear a change kit in The North London Derby againt Tottenham Hotspur, this was due to PGMOL ruling that there was too much white in the Arsenal home kit, Arsenal reportedly offered to wear alternative red shorts but their offer was rejected, so it was their Away Kit that was used…!
West Ham were the first team this season to use a Kit Variation, with alternative blue socks with their Home Kit, this was also the only Home Shirt used by an Away team this Matchweek.
This was soon followed by Chelsea, in alternative socks with their Away kit.
There just 2 teams that have only 1 kit so far this season – Fulham and Wolverhampton Wanderers, with Wolves also just wearing the 1 Goalkeeper as well.
Brentford and Everton are the first team to wear Home, Away and 3rd Kits this season in their opening 4 games.
My favourite Kit Match Up of the weekend was the game between Manchester City and Brentford, the two kits working well together to give a nice overall look on the pitch.
Kit Stats
Overall we have seen 11 Home Kits and 5 Away and 4 3rd Kits in action.
The first variations of the season used this weekend
- West Ham United – Home / Blue Socks
- Chelsea – Away / Light Orange Socks
Kit Grid – Up to 16th September
Kit News
Manchester City have release their much rumoured “4th” Kit… making it the 61st Kit of the Premier League this season, described as the below on the Manchester City website.
“Marking 30 years since the release of the album Definitely Maybe, it’s definitely City. Co-designed by lifelong Man City fan Noel Gallagher, this collection pays homage to the album that defined an era. Featuring designs inspired by the iconic Oasis album cover”
I managed to pop into the Puma store on Carnaby Street, London on the day of it’s launch to see it in person, whether the team needs a 4th Kit is another debate, but as a Kit and Kit Collection this does look great.
This may not be the last 4th Kit we see, as there is still talk of either Chelsea or Tottenham Hotspur launching a 4th Shirt this season linked with Air Jordan Brand.
The final two teams to release their 3rd Kits this season, did so this week…
Aston Villa, have gone for “Midnight Blue” as their alternative change kit, giving a nice balance between their three kits.
Wolverhampton Wanderers have gone for a more flamboyant colour, “Hyper Voilet” is its description, it’s bold choice to used and will be interesting to see in action.
Let me know your thoughts in the comments below or at @Kit_Geek and I will be back after next weekend’s fixtures.
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