The Ultimate Premier League Kit Ranking for 2025-26
The new Premier League season brings fresh hopes, dreams – and of course, fresh kit designs. We've scrutinised all 20 clubs' new strips to bring you the definitive ranking of this season's sartorial successes (and failures) on the pitch.
The Top Tier: Instant Classics
Leading the pack is Arsenal's stunning home kit, marrying their traditional red with a subtle marble-effect pattern that nods to the club's Islington roots. Close behind, Newcastle United delivers a Geordie masterpiece with their bold black-and-white stripes featuring an innovative 'Tyneside skyline' watermark.
Mid-Table Respectability
Several clubs have produced solid if unspectacular efforts:
- Liverpool's all-red home kit features a clever '96' pattern woven into the fabric as a Hillsborough tribute
- Manchester City offers a clean sky-blue design with gold trim celebrating last season's title win
- Tottenham's navy away kit includes subtle cockerel motifs that have pleased traditionalists
The Relegation Zone: What Were They Thinking?
At the bottom of our table, Chelsea's 'futuristic' home shirt with zig-zag stripes has divided fans, while Brentford's neon-orange third kit has been dubbed 'high-vis horror' by critics. The season's biggest sartorial crime? Aston Villa's claret-and-blue away kit that inexplicably features fluorescent pink sleeves.
The Verdict
This season proves that while some clubs understand their heritage, others are trying too hard to be 'edgy'. One thing's certain – these designs will spark debates in pubs and stadiums across the country all season long.
