The cannon returns! Retro crest for Arsenal on 2024-25 home kit as adidas turn the clock back in timeless classic

Adidas are delivering a “timeless look” for the north London heavyweights that incorporates “traditional colours of red and white with a slick navy addition”. The new jersey sees the club’s famous cannon figure outside the badge on a home shirt for the first time since 1989-90.

It is been used on away and third kits since then, but Arsenal are now turning the clock back to an era when they were top-flight champions. The Gunners were title holders in 89-90, following Michael Thomas’ Anfield heroics against Liverpool, and they will be desperate to restore domestic dominance in their new threads.

An iconic look is back with a bang, with the latest design using “a unique structured fabric throughout that creates a textured feel and adds intrigue to the design when viewed up close”. The historic crest will be used on all three Arsenal kits in 2024-25, by the men’s and women’s teams.

Lionesses forward Alessia Russo, who now plies her trade at Emirates Stadium – as the women’s team join the men in making that venue home – has said: “I love the simplicity of this new kit – giving the cannon space to shine. We know how much it means to the supporters – so to have it front and centre of our home kit will fill us with confidence every time we step foot on the pitch.”

Brazil international Gabriel Martinelli added: “Since joining Arsenal, it has been clear to me how important the cannon is, to this great club and our supporters. It epitomises our spirit and we’re excited to wear it on the pitch with pride next season.”

The new kit, which has been crafted using the latest in adidas technology and is now available in club and adidas stores, will be seen on the field for the first time when Arsenal’s women’s team take in their final game of the WSL season against Brighton on Saturday.