More stories

  • in

    Man Utd set to play in colour they’ve never worn before as ‘snowflake’ design ‘revealed’ for away kit

    MANCHESTER UNITED are set to make history by wearing a new colour next season, reports suggest.The design of the Red Devils new away strip for the 2025/26 season appears to have already been leaked. Manchester United’s new kit will see them use a new colourCredit: footyheadlines.comIt will feature a combination of white, light lavender and dark plumCredit: footyheadlines.comAdidas have drawn inspiration from the United away kit from 1990-92Credit: Allsport – GettyKit designers Adidas are set to use a colour the club have not used before.According to FootyHeadlines, the kit will use three colours; white, light lavender and dark plum.The white and light lavender colour will be the main colours of the kit, while dark plum makes up the accents, while the shorts will also come in dark plum.It is said that the kit will also feature a “snowflake” design.READ MORE ON MAN UTDThis is said to be a throwback to United’s iconic light blue, white and red away strip worn from 1990 to 1992.The snowflake design has been used on three previous United kits by Adidas.Those were the 2015/16 third kit, the 17/18 away kit and this season’s away kit.The Old Trafford outfit have used purple kits before for their goalkeeper strips, but never on their main outfield kit.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAdidas extended its kit deal with United in July of last year.The deal saw them sign a 10-year extension to take them to 2035 in a record-breaking deal worth £900million.How would Southgate and Tuchel transform Man Utd flops and who is best for job?This increased from their previous deal worth £750m over 10 years. More

  • in

    Arsenal fans say ‘take my money now’ as away kit for 2025-26 leaked including incredible nod to iconic retro jersey

    ARSENAL’S away kit for next season will be inspired by the club’s iconic 1995/96 blue shirt, according to reports.The Gunners may be just nine games into the new season – but Adidas’ ideas for a new look have supposedly been leaked.Arsenal’s new away kit is set to look like thisCredit: XThe rumoured new kit is based on the shirt from the 1995/96 campaignCredit: GettyThe original shirt was made by NikeCredit: RexBack 29 years ago, the club had a much-loved away kit with a zig-zag in dark and light blue on it.And the retro Nike design it set to come back next campaign, with Adidas planning a modern take on the classic.An AI prediction of what the kit might look like on Bukayo Saka has surfaced on social media and fans love it.One said: “Take my money now.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnother added: “That is lovely.”A third wrote: “This would be elite.”More commented: “The gold Premier League champions badge might throw the colours off.”But Arsenal fans will be hoping the shirt only brings back a retro vibe rather than the team’s form that season.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSIn the 1995/96 campaign under Bruce Rioch, the Gunners finished fifth in the Premier League and crashed out the FA Cup in the third round.Ian Wright was the top scorer that year with 23 goals.Former Arsenal and England star, 32, completes League Two free transfer after months unemployed Arsenal player ratingsBy Tony Robertson, Digital Sports ReporterLEANDRO TROSSARD inspired Arsenal to a dramatic injury-time 4-2 win after Leicester’s second-half fightbackHere’s how SunSport’s Tony Robertson rated the players…David Raya – 6After quiet first half Spaniard had to be alert in the second. Quick distribution allowed Arsenal to sustain attacking pressure.Could do nothing for the goal after being wrong-footed by the Havertz deflection and was at full stretch for Justin’s world class equalising volley.Jurrien Timber – 7Showed off both sides of his game with some good early interceptions before a superb low cross to set up Martinelli’s opener.Skied a shot over the bar following a goal mouth scramble in the second half.William Saliba – 7Expertly marshalled Jamie Vardy whenever caught in a one-v-one situation in the first half.Gave away a free-kick against the Foxes ace which ended up going in after a deflection off Havertz.Gabriel Magalhaes – 7After being centre of attention against Tottenham and Man City, the Brazilian had a more low-key day dealing with the Foxes, at least in the first half. His problems today were more on the ball than off.Saw one near-post header miraculously saved by Hermansen in the second half.Riccardo Calafiori – 6Closed down a dangerous chance early on after some sloppy midfield play from Thomas Partey, often tucked into midfield when in possession and looked very comfortable in the role.Went missing for Justin’s equaliser and was booked in the second half. Denied by a goal with a far-post header by a superb Hermansen save.Thomas Partey – 5Caught out on the ball in the opening stages by Ndidi but recovered to play some nice passes.Seemed absent from the midfield at times when asked to defend.Declan Rice – 6Made some good runs into the attacking third and was always able to offer an option. Delivered some dangerous corners and provided energy in midfield, even if much of the rest of his impact on the game was limited.Saw a pass into Havertz on the edge of the area result in a penalty appeal that was waved away.Kai Havertz – 7Back in midfield role today and looked assured in much of his play. Nodded a header agonisingly wide in the 37th minute. Saw Leicester’s goal just after half-time deflect in off his chest to wrong foot Raya.Only denied a goal by a world-class save by Hermansen and was denied a penalty moments later. Showed desire to get to the far-post and score a last-minute goal and make it 4-2 after a Jesus run.Bukayo Saka – 7Usual bright self and tested the gloves of Hermansen early on before smart switch to play in Martinelli, who should have done better before skying his shot over the bar. Moments later played in Timber before he set up the opener.A real captain’s performance from the winger with the most chances created, most shots and most completed dribbles out of any of his team-mates – and he chipped in with an assist.Gabriel Martinelli – 8Naughty tackle from ex-Spurs man Oliver Skipp didn’t dampen his spirits as he ended his goal drought by netting from Timber’s low cross. Arsenal’s most dangerous player in the first half and ended with an assist for Trossard on the stroke of half-time.Faded in the second half and did not get back in time for Justin’s equaliser before being hooked for Sterling.Leandro Trossard – 9Tigerish work leading the line and forced a number of high turnovers, one of which led to a good Martinelli chance being saved by Hermansen. Got a goal for his efforts with a deft side foot into the bottom corner on the stroke of half-time.Struck the wood work in the 58th minute and should have scored after Arsenal won the ball back high. Was eventually the match winner with a scruffy injury time strike from close range.SubsRaheem Sterling (on for Martinelli 74 mins) – 5Didn’t make much impact after coming on.Ethan Nwaneri (on for Partey 85 mins) – 7First act after getting the ball was to dribble and curl a shot to the far corner, which was destined for the net if not for a superb Hermansen save.Gabriel Jesus (on for Trossard 94 mins) – 6Dribble and shot helped Havertz net a last minute goal. More

  • in

    Man Utd switch up pre-match clothing for Tottenham clash as fans gasp ‘what an entry’

    MANCHESTER UNITED arrived for their clash with Tottenham in style and honouring a club legend.The Red Devils were in all-blue as they wore their new Adidas tracksuit in memory of club icon George Best.Man Utd donned a tribute to George Best ahead of their clash with TottenhamCredit: GettyThe all-blue tracksuit was part of an Adidas collection made in honour of the club iconCredit: GettyThe stars looked sharp in the new pre-match gearCredit: GettyFans were hoping that the new-look will help spark a resultCredit: GettyThe tracksuits draw from the club’s 1967-68 European Cup winning seasonCredit: GettyBest won the 1968 European Cup with United against BenficaCredit: Action ImagesThe squad arrived at Old Trafford wearing the all-blue tracksuit which draws inspiration from the club’s 1967-68 European Cup winning season.Utd beat Benfica 4-1 in the final, with Best scoring in extra time at Wembley.The Belfast-born superstar played over 350 times for the Red Devils and was voted in Fifa’s Team of the Century.Fans are hoping that the current crop can take inspiration from Best and his team-mates and are convinced that the snazzy pre-match outfits are a good omen before their Spurs clash this afternoon.READ MORE ON MAN UTDOn social media, one wrote: “That looks good! We deserve to win by a landslide.”While another added: “Looking sharp, Reds! Let’s bring home the win.”A third wishfully commented: “They look sharp! Let’s hope they play just as sharp”.And a fourth gushed: “What an entry!”Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSUnited launched a campaign for the new tracksuit and a whole range of different apparel earlier this week.The George Best Collection features a shirt, jogging bottoms and a zip-up top, all decked out in an iconic Man Utd dark blue.Erik ten Hag criticises Man Utd’s desire in Twente draw Current United stars Marcus Rashford, Casemiro, Mason Mount and Ethan Wheatley all modelled in the campaign alongside club legends like Andy Cole and Bryan Robson.While the whole collection was photographed by Hollywood movie star Gary Oldman.United face a challenge against Spurs with both sides having tumultuous starts to the season and sitting on just seven points.Erik ten Hag and Ange Postecoglou will be hoping to put on a show for their fans to get the support back on side.United launched the collection with a photoshoot earlier this weekCredit: X @ManUtdHollywood legend Gary Oldman was behind the camera for the shootCredit: Getty More

  • in

    How much every Premier League club earns in shirt sponsors as Man Utd get huge £170MILLION… while Chelsea’s kit is BLANK

    MANCHESTER UNITED earn the most from their shirt sponsorships in the Premier League.Meanwhile, the front of Chelsea’s kit is BLANK. Manchester United will earn £170million from their kit in 2024-25Credit: AFPChelsea are missing out on tens of millions of pounds by not having a front-of-shirt sponsorCredit: GettyFootball kits are one of the most lucrative deals in the game – with businesses desperate to get maximum exposure.So much so that there are now both the traditional sponsorships on the front of shirts as well as shirt sleeve logos for companies.Add in the fact that manufacturers pay the clubs to make their kits – often on long-term contracts – and there is big money to be had.But it is United who top the tree by raking in a whopping £170million from their kit deals in 2024-25. READ MORE ON FOOTBALLThey get £90m from adidas to produce their kits, plus the £60m Snapdragon pay to be their new front-of-shirt sponsor and DXC’s £20m to be on the sleeves.That is £20m better off overall than neighbours Manchester City who get £150m – £70m from Puma, £60m from Etihad and £20m from OKX.Liverpool snatch third on £137m as a result of their deals with Nike, Standard Chartered and Expedia.And Arsenal complete the top four on £125m from Nike, Emirates and Visit Rwanda followed by Tottenham (£110m) and Newcastle (£72.5m).Most read in FootballBest new sign-up offersSunSport exclusivesThen come Chelsea, all the way back on £68m.Of that, £60m comes from kit suppliers Nike with Fever paying £8m to be on the sleeves.Top 10 highest-paid Premier League starsHowever, the Blues are missing out on tens of millions of pounds by not having anyone on the front of their shirts – the only club in the Premier League without one.SunSport revealed the Stamford Bridge giants dumped Infinite Athlete after pre-season because a club cannot change their front-of-shirt sponsors during the Premier League season – except for a one-off charity partner match or if the company goes under. Chelsea started the 2023-24 season without a shirt sponsor as well before signing the one-year £40m deal with Infinite Athlete in September.There is a big drop off then to Aston Villa in eighth on £39m – having ditched their wet-look Castore kits for adidas – followed by Everton and Leicester tied on £21.5m, pipping West Ham (£21m).Brighton (£17m), Crystal Palace (£16m), Wolves (£16m) and Fulham (£15.75m) are next ahead of Nottingham Forest (£11m) and Bournemouth (£10.5m).The bottom three is made up of Southampton (£10.2m), Brentford (£9.5m) and lastly Ipswich.The Tractor Boys earn just £6m from their kits – £1m from Umbro, Halo pay £1m to be on the sleeves and then £4m comes from promoting local hero and new investor Ed Sheeran front and centre.Manchester City’s Etihad deal is worth £60m per seasonCredit: GettyLiverpool are third with a total of £137mCredit: EPAVisit Rwanda and Emirates combine with adidas for Arsenal’s £125mCredit: GettyTottenham (£110m) and Newcastle (£72.5m) are fourth and fifthCredit: GettyIpswich are bottom of the pile despite their £4m from Ed Sheeran to sponsor the shirtsCredit: Getty More

  • in

    Man Utd release 2024-25 third kit with bold colour scheme as thrilled fans say ‘we never miss with alternate strips’

    MANCHESTER UNITED have released their third kit for the new season and it is a huge hit with fans.The Red Devils unveiled the bold design today that sees red and white stripes go across the white strip’s chest.Former Man Utd star Rio Ferdinand helped out with the launch of their new third kitCredit: Instagram @manchesterunited
    The new look is a hit with supportersCredit: Instagram @manchesterunited
    It features the classic Adidas logoCredit: Instagram @manchesterunited
    Lisandro Martinez was among the stars modelling the shirtCredit: Instagram @manchesterunited
    Adidas have brought back their classic trefoil logo to mark the brand’s 75-year anniversary in 2025.The sportswear manufactures also released the third kits of Arsenal, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich and Juventus today.United legend Rio Ferdinand starred in the launch of the new range alongside Patrick Vieira, Zinedine Zidane, Bastian Schweinsteiger and Alessandro Del Piero, who represented their former clubs.The new look sees Adidas’ trefoil logo return to a Man Utd kit for the first time since the 1991/92 season.READ MORE ON MAN UTDOther changes see a Red Devil emblem coming in to replace the club’s traditional badge.The new jersey also features “a casual straight hem shape” that differs from this season’s home and away jerseys.Fans love the shirt, with one saying: “This kit looks fire.”Another added: “Wowzers man.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSA third commented: “This is beautiful.”More reacted: “We never miss with alternate strips.”Best ten new Premier League kits for next seasonThe new kit may look familiar to some as it appeared on MUTV in a huge gaffe last month.Man Utd’s in-house channel interviewed a fan after the friendly game with Rangers and were forced to cut away early as he was wearing a leaked fake version of the shirt.Man Utd’s third strip ditches the classic badge for a devil emblemCredit: Instagram @manchesterunited
    New sponsor Snapdragon are across the middleCredit: Instagram @manchesterunited More

  • in

    Man Utd fans devastated by ‘one of the worst jerseys ever seen’ as away kit ‘leaked’ for 2024/25 season

    MANCHESTER UNITED fans have been left devastated after their new away kit was supposedly “leaked” online.Erik ten Hag’s side have provided little for their supporters to cheer about on the pitch this term.Man Utd’s new away kit has allegedly been leakedCredit: Jersey ReviewFans soon took to X to vent their anger at the designCredit: Jersey ReviewAnd they were even embarrassed when reaching the FA Cup Final with Man City after they survived blowing a three-goal lead to Coventry before beating them on penalties.They failed to retain the Carabao Cup while the Red Devils were also dumped out of the Champions League at the group stages.And their Premier League form has left little to get excited about.Saturday’s dismal 1-1 draw at home to Burnley left them sixth in the table with just four matches left to secure European football.READ MORE ON MAN UTDThe dire campaign has piled pressure on Ten Hag, who is wanted back at old club Ajax, after Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s purchase of 25 per cent in the club.However, while the future of the manager remains up in the air, an Instagram account called “jerseyreview” has “leaked” what those players still at United next term will allegedly be wearing in away games.The all-blue Adidas number, which has new sponsor Snapdragon on the front, looks incredibly similar to England’s cricket jersey.And it did not take long for United’s followers to give their damning verdict on the new design on social media after the alleged “leak”.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS“This could easily be one of the worst jerseys I have ever seen,” replied one stunned fan.Another claimed that it “looks like a cricket kit” while it was also branded “awful”.Under-fire Man Utd manager Erik ten Hag slammed for ‘writing off NEXT SEASON’ after admitting how far Reds are off top 3A fellow supporter said: “Team about to drop several stinkers in this shirt.”A fifth wrote: “This looks like we gan get major Ls wearing this.”A sixth asked if they were “taking the p***?”Another declared that it was a “true stinker”.An eighth wrote: “That is a disgusting design.”A ninth asked: “Wtf is this ??”While a tenth stated that it was simply “garbage”.Some United fans slammed the ‘awful’ design and said it looked like a ‘cricket’ topCredit: Jersey Review More

  • in

    Liverpool ‘to land MASSIVE kit deal with Adidas to replace Nike’.. but how does it compare to Man Utd’s £90m contract?

    LIVERPOOL are reportedly set to land a multi-million pound kit deal with Adidas.Nike has supplied the club’s kit since 2020 but the £30million-a-year agreement is set to expire at the end of next season.Adidas is set to take over from Nike as Liverpool’s kit providerCredit: GettyNike have supplied Liverpool’s kits since 2020Credit: GettyThe American sportswear company hoped to negotiate a new deal with the Premier League giants, but it has been outbid by a rival supplier.According to Sport Business, Adidas has agreed a deal worth over £50m-a-year with Liverpool that will run from the start of the 2025-26 season.The agreement will run until the end of the 2029-30 campaign.Adidas outbid both Nike and fellow sports retailer Puma to secure the deal.Read More on FootballLiverpool’s kits were last supplied by the German company from 2006 to 2012 before an agreement with Warrior Sports was struck.Adidas also partnered with the Reds from 1985 to 1996, during which time they won three league titles and three FA Cups.The sportswear brand also sponsors Arsenal and it is adored by fans.Adidas has won over Gunners supporters in recent years by paying homage to iconic kits such as the club’s ‘Bruised Banana’ strip from the 1990’s.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThe Germany company could do the same by releasing a modern take on some of Liverpool’s retro kits.Although the Reds will receive a higher amount from Adidas compared to Nike, they will not earn as much as bitter rivals Manchester United.Paul Merson warns of transfer that would ‘take the pool out of Liverpool’ that risks Reds ‘finishing nowhere’The Red Devils extended their deal with Adidas to 2035 last summer, subject to certain adjustments.They now receive a whopping £90m-a-season – a Premier League record.Adidas has been desperately pursuing new deals in recent months.The company lost its partnership with the German national team earlier this year.The four-time World Cup winners will switch to Nike from 2027 after being partnered with Adidas for over 70 years.Adidas could look to recreate some of Liverpool’s most iconic kitsCredit: GettyLiverpool’s 1993/94 kit made by Adidas was loved by many fansCredit: News Group Newspapers LtdLiverpool were last sponsored by Adidas in 2012Credit: Mark Robinson – The Sun More