The cannon returns! Retro crest for Arsenal on 2024-25 home kit as adidas turn the clock back in timeless classic

The cannon returns! Retro crest for Arsenal on 2024-25 home kit as adidas turn the clock back in timeless classic
  • Gunners looking for title-winning inspiration
  • Slick new design from manufacturers
  • Men’s & women’s teams embrace fresh look

WHAT HAPPENED?

Adidas are delivering a “timeless look” for the north London heavyweights that incorporates “traditional colours of red and white with a slick navy addition”. The new jersey sees the club’s famous cannon figure outside the badge on a home shirt for the first time since 1989-90.

Arsenal home kit 2024-25

THE BIGGER PICTURE

It is been used on away and third kits since then, but Arsenal are now turning the clock back to an era when they were top-flight champions. The Gunners were title holders in 89-90, following Michael Thomas’ Anfield heroics against Liverpool, and they will be desperate to restore domestic dominance in their new threads.

Arsenal home kit 2024-25 Leah Williamson

WHAT ARSENAL STARS SAID

Lionesses forward Alessia Russo, who now plies her trade at Emirates Stadium – as the women’s team join the men in making that venue home – has said: “I love the simplicity of this new kit – giving the cannon space to shine. We know how much it means to the supporters – so to have it front and centre of our home kit will fill us with confidence every time we step foot on the pitch.”

Brazil international Gabriel Martinelli added: “Since joining Arsenal, it has been clear to me how important the cannon is, to this great club and our supporters. It epitomises our spirit and we’re excited to wear it on the pitch with pride next season.”

WHAT NEXT?

The new kit, which has been crafted using the latest in adidas technology and is now available in club and adidas stores, will be seen on the field for the first time when Arsenal’s women’s team take in their final game of the WSL season against Brighton on Saturday.