Newcastle’s Potential Line-up with Isak and Ekitike
Don Hutchison examines how Newcastle could form a competitive starting eleven involving Alexander Isak and prospective recruit Hugo Ekitike. This analysis offers insights into possible strategies for the upcoming season.
As summer tournaments continue and transfer buzz increases, the start of the new Premier League season may seem distant. However, it’s a good time to anticipate which players will showcase fresh kits when the 2025-26 season kicks off.
Although England’s premier clubs won’t resume matches until mid-August, many have already revealed the jerseys they will don next season, such as Arsenal, Manchester United, and Tottenham Hotspur. Notably, both Chelsea and Manchester City have debuted their new looks at the FIFA Club World Cup.
This season’s kit designs draw inspiration from various sources, including local landmarks, architecture, and historical references.
Why wait until all Premier League kits are available to rank them? We’ve initiated our annual review below, and we’ll continue to update it as new home, away, and third kits are released, so keep checking back!
24. Tottenham Hotspur Home (Nike)
Spurs have opted for an uninspiring home jersey that fails to stand out from prior designs, resembling more of a training kit than one suited for competitive play.
23. Aston Villa Away (Adidas)
Curiously, Aston Villa’s black-and-steel grey away shirt pays homage to the Bullring shopping mall in Birmingham, featuring design elements meant to reflect its modern architecture. Will its unique aesthetic appeal to fans beyond Birmingham?
22. Brighton & Hove Albion Home (Nike)
Brighton’s latest kit, though launched with high-fashion flair, represents a continuation of their previous style, incorporating minty turquoise accents to their traditional blue-and-white stripes.
21. Brentford Home (Joma)
Brentford celebrates a century of their iconic red and white stripes with a home kit design that honors the original jerseys worn since 1925, featuring a retro faux lace-up collar.
20. Chelsea Away (Nike)
Chelsea returns to white for their away kit, introducing new green and red details that reference the team’s 1974-75 away jersey era, during a less-than-glorious time for the club.
19. Brighton & Hove Albion Away (Nike)
This away kit features a central stripe with two shades of purple, inspired by local coastal themes, though whether it achieves the intended representation may be debatable.
18. Manchester United Away (Adidas)
This design is a modern twist on the classic “snowflake” kit from the early ’90s. However, it appears more muted compared to its predecessor, lacking in the same visual impact.
17. Tottenham Hotspur Away (Nike)
Launched with the phrase “In darkness, we dare,” this away jersey features a subtle grey pattern, offering a slight upgrade but still lacking excitement.
16. Manchester City Home (Puma)
Featuring an unusual cloud-like diagonal stripe, Manchester City’s home kit attempts to innovate, although it may feel unfinished. Success on the pitch might overshadow its design flaws.
15. Bournemouth Home (Umbro)
Bournemouth presents a classic home shirt with broader red and black stripes and metallic gold detailing, aiming to catch attention yet likely making only a small impact.
14. West Ham United Home (Umbro)
This new home kit features more Claret and less Blue, resulting in an appearance that’s tidy but might be perceived as generic and forgettable.
13. Aston Villa Home (Adidas)
Aston Villa sticks to their traditional claret and blue, enhanced with golden accents drawn from the spires of Villa Park, lending a touch of heritage to the familiar design.
12. Wolverhampton Wanderers Home (Sudu)
This striking kit draws on the history of Molineux Grounds, with debossed patterns reflecting the park’s charm, serving as a nod to the club’s roots.
11. Leeds United Home (Adidas)
Returning to the Premier League, Leeds showcases a distinctive home shirt inspired by local architectural patterns, presenting a quirky, decorative touch.
10. Crystal Palace Home (Macron)
Featuring classic red and blue stripes and minimalistic detailing, this home kit balances style and simplicity, reflecting a shift back to elegance.
9. Sunderland Away (Hummel)
Sunderland embraces nostalgia with a maritime-themed kit that infuses retro influences, celebrating local landmarks while connecting to its cultural identity.
8. Chelsea Home (Nike)
Opting for a more subdued look, Chelsea’s new blue kit references local civic architecture, presenting a sleek but rather unexciting theme.
7. Nottingham Forest Home (Adidas)
With a stylish design influenced by classic jerseys, Nottingham Forest’s latest home kit is visually striking and fitting for their European competition return.
6. Burnley Home (Castore)
Burnley’s new home kit features unique topographical patterns inspired by the Lancashire landscape, signaling a refreshing change from the norm.
5. Manchester United Home (Adidas)
In hopes of reviving past glories, Manchester United introduces a classic red kit with subtle nods to Old Trafford, aiming for a balance of tradition and modernity.
4. Arsenal Home (Adidas)
The Gunners maintain their iconic red-and-white combination, with subtle historical elements woven into the fabric, creating a timeless look.
3. Newcastle United Home (Adidas)
Newcastle’s striking black-and-white striped kit boasts a modern touch with unique patterns and vibrant blue detailing, further enriched by the emotional motto adorning the neck.
2. Everton Home (Castore)
Inspired by their new stadium, Everton unveils a royal blue kit embellished with wave patterns, symbolizing local geography in a beautifully simple manner.
1. Newcastle United Third (Adidas)
Channeling nostalgia, Newcastle’s third kit is a contemporary update of a beloved away design, featuring a vibrant color palette and retro detailing that maintains connection to the club’s heritage.
