Arsenal unveils eyecatching new shirt inspired by London Underground seats

Undated handout photo issued by Adidas of Thomas Partey, wearing a Arsenal shirt which has been released with a design influenced by the bold pattern which appears on Piccadilly line trains. Issue date: Thursday January 20, 2022.
Thomas Partey wearing an Arsenal shirt with a design influenced by Piccadilly line trains Credit: Adidas

Arsenal has unveiled an eyecatching new shirt inspired by seat covers on London Underground.

The design of the new shirt was influenced by the bold pattern which appears on Piccadilly line trains that run past the club’s north London stadium.

The shirts were created following a collaboration between the club, Transport for London and sportswear manufacturer Adidas.

Arsenal is the only football club with a Tube station named after it.

Emile Smith Rowe in the new Arsenal shirt which will be worn by players during pre-match warm-ups Credit: Adidas

Gillespie Road station was renamed Arsenal in 1932 following lobbying by the team’s manager Herbert Chapman who wanted to make it easier for supporters to identify how to get to matches.

The new shirts will be worn by Arsenal’s players during pre-match warm-ups for the rest of the season.

"Arsenal station has had a deep relationship with the football club for almost 90 years and there is nothing quite like the atmosphere and excitement on a match day," said Warren Macdonald, area manager of Arsenal station.

"I look forward to seeing fans passing through the station wearing this eye-catching new pre-match range on their way to and from the stadium," Warren added.