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Lee Wilmot

Arsenal away kit 2019/20: 'Iconic' bruised banana inspired shirt unveiled by club legend

Arsenal have unveiled their new 2019/20 away kit.

The Gunners have returned to an adidas kit for the first time in 25 years, and the new home shirt went down extremely well with the fans.

And there have been whispers, rumours and leaks suggesting that the iconic 'bruised banana' yellow away shirt from the early 1990s would be making a comeback this year.

And that has proved to be the case, with the big reveal of the away shirt on Tuesday.

Speaking to the South China Morning Post following the release of the home shirt earlier this month, club legend Ian Wright said: "I was desperate to play in the Arsenal red and white but I didn’t get to play in it for three games. I played in that bruised banana one, which for me is the iconic kit."

Wright was part of the kit launch, starring in the 'this is home' video that went viral online.

And he has been used again, appearing alongside young player Reiss Nelson, to advertise the bruised banana inspired away shirt.

In the video, released by adidas, Wright says: "We've got great history, history that we made, passion, pride and beautiful feet.

"No matter how much time passes, it can never be forgotten. But, we can always make more, as long as there are others who want it and we will, because that's what the shirt's for."

The authentic shirt on the adidas website costs £99.95 for adults, with the replica shirt retailing at £64.95. The children's shirt is £49.95, with a mini kit available for £44.95.

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