This weekend, action returns in the world’s top leagues after the September FIFA World Cup break. In the Premier League, the clash that stands out is the one between Cuti Romero’s Tottenham and Arsenal at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, which will be played under an unprecedented rule.
He North London Derby will face Spurs and Gunners, but we will not see the classic duel between whites and reds. And Arsenal have been informed by the Premier League refereeing body (PGMOL) that They are prohibited from wearing their regular uniform.
The same will happen with Tottenham when they meet again, at the Emirates, by January next year. Cuti Romero and Spurs will therefore have to abide by the same rules as Arsenal this weekend.
It turns out that Arsenal’s home kit this season ‘has too much white’, traditional colour of the Tottenham home shirt, which can cause confusion. As a result, The PGMOL informed Arsenal that they will have to use their alternative uniform in the match, and will be dressed in black, with red and green highlights.
Arsenal’s statement revealing the Premier League ban
Arsenal have made the Premier League’s ruling public and informed their fans with the following official statement:
“The North London Derbies will have a similar feel with the usual passion and excitement, although it will have a different look and feel to past seasons.
That’s because both teams will be wearing their away kits for the campaign, after the PGMOL and Premier League ruled that our 2024/25 home kit features a lot of white, clashing with Tottenham’s traditional colours. There was even the option of wearing red shorts and socks, which was also discussed.
As a result, for the first time in recent North London Derby history, we will be wearing a different colour, with our black adidas away kit at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, where we will be looking for a third consecutive win there.”
Cuti Romero’s Tottenham need a win
The Spurs come into the game after having picked up just four points in their three appearances, the result of draw against Leicesterfollowed by the victory against Everton and the fall on his visit to Newcastle. That is why they need to beat Arsenal at home to get back on track in a season that started irregularly in the Premier League.
Spurs will have a certain advantage against a depleted Arsenal, who will be without their starting midfield duo (Odegaard injured and Rice suspended), with Riccardo Calafiori in Mikel Merinoinjured during the FIFA Date. Meanwhile, Ange Postecoglou’s team will be able to count on its star signing of the season again, Dominik Solanke.
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