PUMA today unveiled the brand-new 2025-26 Premier League match ball.
But it didn’t take long for fans to use the opportunity to make fun of Mikel Arteta.
The sportswear company reached a partnership agreement with England’s top division just under two years ago.
It will now supply official match balls for the Premier League from the upcoming season.
It sees Nike’s deal come to an end after 25 years with the US-based brand failing to agree an extension.
The first edition of the new-look Puma match ball has now been unveiled.
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With purple and pink detailing, the ball has a white base colour with a bold Prem logo.
The Puma logo also takes up plenty of space on the surface.
The change comes at the end of a season in which Arsenal boss Arteta memorably criticised Puma match balls, which were used in the Carabao Cup.
Arteta said: “It’s just different. Very different to a Premier League ball, and you have to adapt to that because it flies different.
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“When you touch it the grip is very different as well so you adapt to that.”
As a result, fans have poked fun at the manager following the unveiling of the new Premier League ball.
One person took to X to write: “Has Mikel Arteta signed off on this?”
Another joked: “Did Arteta approve this ball?”
While a third said: “Arteta will complain about ball again.”
Fans were torn on the style of the new ball, with one person commenting: “Thats a stunning ball.”
While others slammed: “Puma is not good at making anything. Look at the jerseys they produce for teams. Horrible.”
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
