Arsenal third kit gets huge social media reaction as club unveils new jersey

Arsenal's new third kit is said to take its cue from the 1982/83 season and fans have now taken to social media to voice their opinions

Following on from their retro inspired home shirt and their shock yellow away kit, the Gunners have now revealed their new third kit for the 2023/2024 season.

Like the Gunners' two other kits this season, the third kit follows the trend of harking back to the past. The new effort is a homage to the 1982/83 season but offers up a modern twist.

Sporting a mineral green base with collegiate navy shoulders and off-white stylised crest and sponsor logos, Arsenal and Adidas have reinvented a cult classic fit for the present day. Most intriguing though is that the kit has been launched with an accompanying film that brings continental style to the streets of Islington in which Declan Rice, Jurrien Timber and Leah Williamson are among those who feature in the film that takes in some recognisable landmarks near Emirates Stadium.

The third kit is a jump back to the past and is a homage to the 1982/83 season but with a modern twist. Sporting a mineral green base with collegiate navy shoulders and off-white stylised crest, Arsenal and adidas have reinvented a cult classic for the fans.

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Inigo Turner, Design Director for Football Apparel at adidas said: “Given the depth of Arsenal’s kit archive, looking to the past is always an inspiring place to start when designing something for the supporters of today. The iconic green away shirt from the 1982/83 season was a one-off and this modern-day expression of this classic blends fashion and football seamlessly.

"As these worlds continue to collide, we’ve looked to create a kit that is, first and foremost, primed for performance offering the best for the