
<p>First glimpsed in <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/news/arsenal-2023-24-kit-leaks-20230329-WST-425869.html">leaks in late March</a>, the Arsenal 2023/24 kit is officially here. The Gunners <a href="https://www.arsenal.com/news/introducing-our-new-202324-adidas-home-kit" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">released</a> its latest home shirt today. Both the men’s and women’s clubs will wear the shirt in the upcoming 2023/24 season. The new top will debut in the both teams’ finales in the Premier League and Super League seasons this weekend.</p>



<p>The new shirt is the classic Arsenal red with white sleeves, topped off with gold accents. A zig-zag/lighting bolt motif adorns the shirt front, upper back and socks. Dark red zig-zag vertical pinstripes go down the front of the top. In certain lighting conditions, you can see an additional tonal texture on top of the pinstripes.</p>



<p>The gold accent choice is a celebration of the 20th anniversary of the unbeaten 2003/04 “Invincibles” Arsenal side. The authentic version of the shirt has that team’s 26-12-0 record stitched into the side.</p>



<h2>The Arsenal 2023/24 kit</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://kitbag.evyy.net/eKRJR1" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><div><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1280" height="715" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.worldsoccertalk.com/webp/full/WST_20230526_WST_434944_Arsenal23_2.webp&amp;width=1280&amp;height=715" alt="Arsenal 2023/24 Kit" class="wp-image-434948" srcset="https://worldsoccertalk.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2023/05/Arsenal23_2.jpg 1280w, https://worldsoccertalk.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2023/05/Arsenal23_2-300x168.jpg 300w, https://worldsoccertalk.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2023/05/Arsenal23_2-1200x670.jpg 1200w, https://worldsoccertalk.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2023/05/Arsenal23_2-768x429.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px"></figure></div></a></figure>



<p>The new home top pairs with white shorts and gold trim, and white socks that feature a vertical zig-zag red stripe. The zig-zag design elements throughout the kit carry over from this year’s home shirt. There, a similar design featured in red on the white polo collar.</p>



<p>The Emirates logo is rendered in white, which really makes it stand out above everything else. It’s the opposite effect of the latest <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/news/manchester-city-23-24-kit-celebrates-etihad-stadium-anniversary-20230519-WST-433673.html">Manchester City shirt</a>, where the sponsors somewhat fade into the background the club badge shines brightest.</p>



<p>The gold doesn’t appear as bold as it did in the leaks, especially from afar. It’s hard to see at all when you’re not up close. On TV or from the stands this will look like a much simpler design than it is.</p>



<p>The new shirt is <a href="https://kitbag.evyy.net/eKRJR1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">available to purchase now</a> for Gooners and kit collectors everywhere.</p>


The 2023/24 Arsenal kit has been officially launched by the club. Take a look at the Gunners' new look for the upcoming season.

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<p>Eddie Nketiah will soon sign a new long-term contract with Arsenal. News of the new deal came as a bit of a shock for many fans and pundits around the world. After all, the 23-year-old striker seemed almost certain to depart The Emirates following his contract expiration this month. Nketiah himself even suggested he could move on from the Gunners just a few months ago.</p>
<p>After Eddie Nketiah scored a hat trick in the Carabao Cup against Sunderland in December, the English youth international talked to SkySports. Nketiah proclaimed he needed more playing time.</p>
<blockquote><p>“I’m desperate to play football, every player wants to play. All I can do is keep working hard. It will sort itself out, hopefully I get opportunities. I’m eager to play football, I’m here under contract. As long as I play for Arsenal I will give it my all. If the manager needs me I will be ready to help the team.”</p></blockquote>
<p>Mikel Arteta afforded Nketiah more opportunities down the stretch in the Premier League. This worked well for Nketiah’s desires and those of Arsenal. Nketiah scored five goals in the <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/2022/05/11/arsenals-top-four-push-thriving-despite-three-major-obstacles/">final eight matches during Premier League play</a>. This vote of confidence undoubtedly helped persuade Nketiah to stay in north London.</p>
<h3>Risks of the new Eddie Nketiah contract</h3>
<p>Retaining his young striker will surely make Arteta happy. However, the impending move remains a gamble for both sides. Nketiah performed well down the stretch for Arsenal. Yet, Arsenal fans await a major impact from the striker over the duration of a season. Over 59 Premier League matches with Arsenal, Nketiah has just <a href="https://www.transfermarkt.us/eddie-nketiah/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/340324">10 total goals</a>. Clearly, the youngster is not exactly a prolific scorer.</p>
<p>Also, the Gunners supposedly want to keep Nketiah as a second option in attack moving forward. Manchester City forward Gabriel Jesus is clearly an Arsenal target. If that transfer goes through, the Brazilian likely takes over the role of leading the Arsenal line.</p>
<p>Nevertheless, Nketiah has actually been better for the Gunners in recent years as a starter in Arteta’s XI. The center forward has 14 goals in 26 total starts in all competitions since the start of the 2020/21 campaign. In comparison, he netted four goals in 29 total substitute appearances during the same timeframe. In fact, all 10 of his goals during last season came when he started the match up front.</p>
<p>On the player’s side of things, it is a bit surprising that Nketiah would be willing to potentially sit behind another striker. His comments following the Sunderland hat trick represent his frustration over playing time. However, Arsenal’s qualification to the Europa League should provide ample opportunities in different competitions in the upcoming season.</p>
<h5>Means of the deal</h5>
<p>Arsenal is reportedly giving Nketiah a fresh £100,000-per-week long-term deal. Although this would mean that his wages would be doubled compared to his last contract, it wouldn’t necessarily break the bank or be any hindrance to any future player contracts. Even if the Gunners can pry Jesus from Manchester City, the club would potentially be paying Nketiah and Jesus a fraction of what they were paying Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette in recent seasons.</p>
<p>The (likely) manageable wages aside, both the club and Nketiah hope this gamble will pay off in a big way going forward. Just turning 23, the striker still has plenty of room to grow as a player.</p>
<p>If he works, he could become a vital piece to the puzzle at a team that he quite clearly loves.</p>


The new Eddie Nketiah contract locks up the 23-year-old's services, but it may not be the right solution for player or club.

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