Are you struggling like we are? The Premier League is still over six weeks away and, to be honest, we’re at a wild loss. But while the painful wait for footballing satisfaction lingers, it’s important to keep your mind occupied. So we’ve browsed the Premier League’s new kits to help keep you sane. Although, be warned, the first few could have the opposite effect.
Everyone loves a new kit release. It’s old with the old, in with the new. And, at the very least, we can all rejoice in doing a little football reading.
But it’s not all fun and games. Oh, no. Every year someone lets us down. There’s always that band of clubs who have to ruin it, year in, year out.
Then again, there are the teams who bring out the big guns and delight us with vibrant new designs and exciting fresh ideas.
So who decides the winners and losers? Well, who else? We’ve compiled the definitive list for the season ahead to save you any arguments.
Disagree? Let us know in the comments.
20) Huddersfield Town
This looks like a Bounty bar. And who likes those?
Image Source: Twitter.
19) Everton
Dull, uninspiring and SportPesa. Image Source: Twitter.
18) Chelsea
What were they thinking? The background doesn't hide it, chaps. It's just a plain blue top. But, then again, what else would you expect from a club with no history? Image Source: Twitter.
17) Watford
Yellow has always been brave. We feel that this one was one step too far, however. Eye-watering.
Image Source: Twitter.
16) Newcastle United
Supposedly celebrating the club's 125th anniversary, this shirt makes you feel more as if you're walking into a betting advert. Oh, the Mike Ashley effect.
Image Source: Twitter.
15) Crystal Palace
Shame, this could have been a smart kit with a nice nod to the club's roots if it weren't for that terrifying sponsor. Image Source: Twitter.
14) Brighton and Hove Albion
We recognise this from somewhere. Haven't Brighton been using the same kit for four seasons now? Image Source: Twitter.
13) West Bromwich Albion
Another smart shirt ruined by its money leeching sponsor. Image Source: Twitter.
12) Manchester City
It's sharp, we'll give them that. But for 60 quid, couldn't it be a little more exciting? Image Source: Twitter.
11) Stoke City
We expected nothing else from the Potters. Image Source: Twitter.
10) Manchester United
Whilst we're not sure what Paul Pogba's up to, we do like the button-up collar.
Image Source: Twitter.
9) Leicester City
#befearless seems a touch ironic with this tried-and-tested style. Image Source: Twitter.
8) AFC Bournemouth
Pretty dapper, just with a Mansion-sized disfigurement in the middle. Image Source: Twitter.
7) Liverpool
Liverpool never get it wrong with their infamous home kits. But they never quite make your jaw drop.
Image Source: Twitter.
6) West Ham Unted
This reeks of corporate design, but credit where credit's due; it's stylish. Yes, we said it. Image Source: Twitter.
5) Swansea City
This is a powerful kit and, whilst it's simple, it doesn't look too sleep-inducing. The Swans have always managed simplicity well.
Image Source: Twitter.
4) Burnley
A classy kit with the perfect blend of Burnley's claret and blue. A bit overdone, perhaps, but deserves its place in the top five. Image Source: Twitter.
3) Southampton
This club just get it right. Well played. Image Source: Twitter.
2) Arsenal
So it's come down to another north London face-off. And, just like last season, it's Arsenal who've lost it. Unlucky, chaps. Smart shirt, though. Image Source: Twitter.
1) Tottenham Hotspur
Yes, it's about as plain as it gets. But it just works. The new crest, inoffensive sponsor and minimalist design has produced a well and truly classy shirt. Now just wait til you see the away one. Image Source: Twitter.
So, there you have it. Right the way from the villains to the heroes of the shirt-designing world, we’ve let you know who’s won and who’s lost before the season has even started.
Anyone needing the sack? The Terriers’ design team perhaps? Or us lot for those decisions? Let us know who the real winners and losers have been below.
And, please, do try to forget the first few on that list. You won’t be sleeping tonight otherwise.
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