It’s been 25 years since the Arsenal team sported the iconic 3-stripes of adidas. The German manufacturers began making the stripes on the Arsenal Shirts in 1986 and remained for eight years, with each home kit having navy trim and each away being a mix of a rich yellow, navy and red.
A sneak-peak to the glorious history the two giants embodied.
Arsenal’s glorious history with the 3-stripes
1987: League Cup Winners:
• Played on 5th April 1987 between Arsenal and Liverpool at Wembley Stadium
• Arsenal won 2-1
• Arsenal were wearing their adidas Home Jersey
• Charlie Nicholas scored the opening and the winning goal for Arsenal.
• Played on 5th April 1987 between Arsenal and Liverpool at Wembley Stadium
• Arsenal won 2-1
• Arsenal were wearing their adidas Home Jersey
• Charlie Nicholas scored the opening and the winning goal for Arsenal.
1988: League Champions:
• Arsenal won the League with 76 points
• Arsenal travelled to Liverpool for the final game of the season which was a title decider for Arsenal and Liverpool
• Arsenal won the game 2-0
• Arsenal were wearing their adidas away yellow jersey
• Arsenal and Liverpool both finished with the same points but Arsenal won the League as they scored more goals
• The match took place on 26 May 1989 at Anfield
• Smith and Thomas scored the 2 goals for Arsenal
• Arsenals Manager George Graham won the manager of the year award
• Arsenal won the League with 76 points
• Arsenal travelled to Liverpool for the final game of the season which was a title decider for Arsenal and Liverpool
• Arsenal won the game 2-0
• Arsenal were wearing their adidas away yellow jersey
• Arsenal and Liverpool both finished with the same points but Arsenal won the League as they scored more goals
• The match took place on 26 May 1989 at Anfield
• Smith and Thomas scored the 2 goals for Arsenal
• Arsenals Manager George Graham won the manager of the year award
1990: League Champions
• Arsenal became the champions for the second time in 3 seasons
• Arsenal lost only one game this season
• They were confirmed as champions on 6th May with their 3-1 win against Manchester United at home with one game remaining
• Alan Smith scored a hattrick in this match
• He also won the golden boot this season with 22 goals
• Arsenal finished with 83 points
• They were wearing their adidas Home jersey
• Arsenal became the champions for the second time in 3 seasons
• Arsenal lost only one game this season
• They were confirmed as champions on 6th May with their 3-1 win against Manchester United at home with one game remaining
• Alan Smith scored a hattrick in this match
• He also won the golden boot this season with 22 goals
• Arsenal finished with 83 points
• They were wearing their adidas Home jersey
1992-93
• The bruised banana was retained for the first Premier League campaign in 1992-93 – the last shirt in English professional football to have the adidas trefoil logo.
• The Premier League ruled that shorts-clashes were allowed, the yellow shorts weren’t used in that second season.
• Arsenal were the pre-season favourites to regain their title and they were decked out in a new home kit, with the white sleeves being eroded to a greater extent by three blocks, two red and one navy, the same style as had been worn by Germany at the European Championship.
• The Premier League ruled that shorts-clashes were allowed, the yellow shorts weren’t used in that second season.
• Arsenal were the pre-season favourites to regain their title and they were decked out in a new home kit, with the white sleeves being eroded to a greater extent by three blocks, two red and one navy, the same style as had been worn by Germany at the European Championship.
1993: FA Cup Winners:
• Played on 15th May 1993 between Arsenal and Sheffield Wednesday at Wembley Stadium
• Arsenal and Sheffield Wednesday drew 1-1 which led them to play a second leg
• Ian Wright scored for Arsenal
• The second leg took place on 20th May 1993 where Arsenal won 2-1
• Ian Wright and Andy Linighan scored for Arsneal
• Arsenal were wearing their adidas home jersey
• Played on 15th May 1993 between Arsenal and Sheffield Wednesday at Wembley Stadium
• Arsenal and Sheffield Wednesday drew 1-1 which led them to play a second leg
• Ian Wright scored for Arsenal
• The second leg took place on 20th May 1993 where Arsenal won 2-1
• Ian Wright and Andy Linighan scored for Arsneal
• Arsenal were wearing their adidas home jersey
1993: League Cup Winners:
• Played on 18th April 1993 between Arsenal and Sheffield Wednesday at Wembley Stadium
• Arsenal won 2-1
• Paul Merson scored the 2 goals for Arsenal
• Arsenal were wearing their adidas home jersey
• Played on 18th April 1993 between Arsenal and Sheffield Wednesday at Wembley Stadium
• Arsenal won 2-1
• Paul Merson scored the 2 goals for Arsenal
• Arsenal were wearing their adidas home jersey
2019-20:
adidas and Arsenal come back together to write a new chapter of success that aims to continue the winning legacy of the two giants.
adidas and Arsenal come back together to write a new chapter of success that aims to continue the winning legacy of the two giants.
To commence the partnership, adidas launched the Arsenal Home Jersey, which is inspired by the iconic Arsenal jerseys from the past and celebrates the club’s authenticity with an elegant and fresh look. Revealing a fresh new home strip design, that nods to the iconic adidas shirts of the past with a distinctively modern twist, the debut collection sets the tone for an innovative new partnership. The 2019/20 home kit kicks off the brand-new partnership between adidas and Arsenal, which aims to push the club forward both on and off the pitch.
The partnership was commenced by Ranveer Singh launching the Arsenal home Jersey 2019/20. Singh also an adidas brand ambassador, has been to Arsenal a number of times, but this time, the visit was special, as he got a chance to reveal the new team jersey to his Indian fans.
Arsenal’s glorious history with the 3-stripes
The all-new kit design for the 2019/20 season features a classic all-over red body, complemented by popping white sleeves and contrasting collar. The white high collar design is emblazoned with a central red stripe and black trimming. This design is repeated on both sleeves and the distinctive 3-stripes run across the shoulder in bright white.
To give Arsenal fans in India, a reason to celebrate- adidas has introduced ‘Free Personalization’ with every Jersey purchase. Get yours at selected store as well as here – https://bit.ly/2G5ACEX
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