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Arsenal revisit 'Bruised Banana' theme for 2026-27 away kit

Arsenal's 2026-27 away shirt draws again on the club's early-1990s 'Bruised Banana' look, this time with navy tones, retro crest details and red-and-gold trim.

Arsenal revisit 'Bruised Banana' theme for 2026-27 away kit
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Arsenal have revealed their 2026-27 away kit, with the design again built around the club's well-known early-1990s 'Bruised Banana' visual identity. The new version keeps the angular pattern but shifts the colour palette toward navy blue rather than the original yellow look.

The shirt also includes retro-facing details such as a cannon crest, a trefoil element and red-and-gold trim. Those choices position the kit as another heritage-led release for the reigning Premier League champions.

The bigger editorial question is whether the nostalgia still feels fresh. Arsenal have returned to the 'Bruised Banana' idea multiple times since the 2019-20 away kit revival, using the pattern across matchwear and wider merchandise.

For supporters, that repetition may either reinforce a beloved club symbol or make the concept feel overused. The reaction to this latest version will likely depend on whether fans see it as a smart update or another familiar remix.

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