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Arsenal wears all-red kit for Champions League opener against Napoli

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 12:35 PM

Last updated Sep 9, 2026

Arsenal wears all-red kit for Champions League opener against Napoli

Summary

Arsenal will wear an all-red kit for Wednesday's Champions League opener against Napoli. The change in uniform is required to avoid a color clash with Napoli, whose home kit includes white shorts. UEFA regulations regarding kit colors are more stringent than those in other competitions, necessitating the switch. This adjustment marks the first time Arsenal has worn an all-red combination since a 2022 match against Watford. The club has utilized the all-red look previously, including a 2019 fixture against Napoli and a 2017 match against West Bromwich Albion. Arsenal maintains an unbeaten record in the three previous instances the team wore this specific kit combination.

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By the Numbers

•Arsenal wears all-red shorts and shirts for Wednesday's match against Napoli.
•The change avoids a color conflict with Napoli's home kit.
•UEFA enforcement of kit clashes necessitated the uniform adjustment.
•Arsenal remains undefeated in matches played in an all-red kit.
•This marks the first time since 2022 that Arsenal has worn this combination.

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Arsenal are set to wear an all-red kit on Wednesday night against Napoli, ditching the usual white shorts with the red shirt for the first time since 2022.Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty ImagesArsen...
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