Arsenal Women unveil their FIRST ever away kit - a different shirt to men's side

Arsenal have unveiled their first ever away kit for their women's team after collaborating with renowned fashion designer Stella McCartney.

The Gunners are set to get their WSL season underway this Sunday when they host Liverpool, with Jonas Eidevall's side looking to build on last year's third place finish.

And on Thursday, the club revealed a new bespoke away kit, along with a range of travel and casual items.

The club are set to debut the new kit when they face Manchester United on October 6. This will be the first occasion the women's team have worn a different kit to the men's side, who are set to wear the shirt during their warm-ups ahead of their game with Man City next month.

Along with the new kit - which sees the shirt display a mix of blue, pink and white, with a wavy pattern - the wider range will include shorts and travel wear pieces such as a full zip jacket and track-style pants.

Gunners striker Alessia Russo outlined her excitement at the development as she said: 'It's been an exciting summer for me, both with the move to Arsenal and reaching the final of the FIFA Women's World Cup, and now we're back I am fully focused on my first season with the team.

'It's so special to be marking this with a collection as playful and bold as this one. For me, football has always been about having fun and getting creative – it's why I got into it as a young girl and it's what inspires me today.

'I love that this collection represents that, and I can't wait to wear the shirt with pride on match day.'

The launch of the new kit comes after reports broke that both Aston Villa's men and women's teams are having problems with theirs.

On Wednesday, news broke the women's team are 'dreading' their opening game of the season because