Arsenal release garish new kit as own fans dub it club's 'ugliest of all-time'

Arsenal have released their new away kit which even their own fans have dubbed the "ugliest of all-time".

The Gunners have opted for a luminous yellow number which has a number of wavy black lines and spots across it and is detailed with a bright blue badge and sponsors.

After it was officially announced this morning (July 18), one supporter tweeted: "This is the ugliest shirt we've ever had. And we've had some ugly shirts."

A second echoed: "This is the ugliest football shirt for…. maybe ever!" And a third argued: "One of the best kit announcements in a while, shame it’s for one of the ugliest kits ever."

"Can’t believe someone said yes, this is a good design," commented a fourth, while a fifth joked: "Nice training shirt. Now where is the real away kit?"

Should any fans want to buy the Adidas-manufactured strip, the replica will cost £80 and the player-issue version £110.

The design has been inspired by the club's Islington roots, with the black lines a map of the area. They're said to represent the journeys supporters make out of the their home borough on away days.

Ready to broadcast Islington’s finest to the world 📻

Introducing the new Arsenal x @adidasFootball 23/24 Men’s Team away kit 👇

— Arsenal (@Arsenal) July 18, 2023

 The announcement video featured appearances from a number of Arsenal-supporting famous faces, including AntsLive, Scratcha, Theo Ellis, Mabel, Sherelle, Ashley Walters, Asa Butterfield, and Martin Kemp.

Gabriel Martinelli offered a move positive reaction to the top, saying: “I love it! It’s a fresh look and it really brings to life the style of Arsenal.

Arsenal will wear the yellow number on the road when necessary (Image: Twitter/@Arsenal)

"Our supporters are incredible and it’s great that Adidas and the club have created this design to celebrate them and our roots in north London. I can’t wait to get back on the pitch in our new away shirt."

Arsenal's red, gold and white home shirt was unveiled in May, and they're set to release a dark green third kit with navy sleeves next month ahead of the Premier League season getting underway.