football.london takes a look at all of the Premier League clubs' third kits this season and ranks them from worst to best
Kasra Moradi Senior Sports Journalist and Abbie Meehan Sports Writer U-35s
07:30, 28 Nov 2025
BURNLEY, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 01: Declan Rice of Arsenal runs with the ball during the Premier League match between Burnley and Arsenal at Turf Moor on November 01, 2025 in Burnley, England. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)
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Arsenal's third kit this season is a stunner(Image: Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)
Each London-based Premier League club has its own iconic home strip, as well as the more creatively designed away kits which often catch the eye.
But what about their rarely-seen third kits? Well, this season has seen Premier League sides come out with some interesting designs - and the results are quite something.
From Arsenal and Chelsea’s classy new looks to Tottenham’s nod to the past, football.london has ranked all of top-flight’s 2025/26 third kits below.
20th - Manchester City
Erling Haaland of Manchester City reacts after a missed opportunity during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Manchester City at Villa Park on October 26, 2025 in Birmingham, England.
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Manchester City's kit hasn't been well-received(Image: Dan Mullan/Getty Images)
The City third kit was crafted with the charming Mancunian weather in mind. With a neon trim and an unusual rain droplet design, this shirt has been heavily criticised by both fans and rivals.
The brightness of the neon juxtaposed with the dreary grey rain backdrop has landed City at the bottom of the table - a position they are certainly not accustomed to in recent years.
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19th - Brentford
Fabio Carvalho of Brentford scores his team's fourth goal from the penalty spot during the Carabao Cup Fourth Round match between Grimsby Town and Brentford at Blundell Park on October 28, 2025 in Grimsby, England.
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Brentford's kit was a hit and a miss(Image: Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
The Bees' third kit features a vibrant blue background with a brown and pink stripe across the chest of the top. The club's badge is centred in the middle of the chest with just a small brown and pink trim at the collar of the shirt.
While the club's original colours are featured in this rare shirt, the placement of said hues do nothing to flatter the wearer and are rather mismatched across the entire design.
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18th - Brighton
Brighton's English striker #18 Danny Welbeck celebrates scoring the equalising goal alongside Brighton's Gambian midfielder #11 Yankuba Minteh (L) during the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Brighton and Hove Albion at Stamford Bridge in London on September 27, 2025.
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Brighton have went eco-friendly this year(Image: HENRY NICHOLLS/AFP via Getty Images)
Brighton had the ingenious idea to curb the overconsumption of football merchandise by using last season's away kit as this year's third kit.
The away kit, which has been seen frequently over the past year, features a yellow design with black vertical stripes and the club's badge prominently displayed on the chest.
Although this kit is impressive, it is not a new design, hence its low ranking.
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17th - Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham Hotspur third kit.
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Tottenham Hotspur have reverted back to the 90s(Image: Tottenham Hotspur)
Tottenham's third kit for this season pays tribute to the 1982 FA Cup winning team, boasting a vibrant yellow base with blue detailing around the chest and shoulders, giving it a retro vibe.
However, the vintage design is paired with new sponsors and a disappearing neckline, as well as an unexpected blue block of colour on the back, making it feel like a failed attempt at reviving an old classic.
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16th - Bournemouth
Antoine Semenyo of Bournemouth reacts after missing a penalty during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Bournemouth at Villa Park on November 09, 2025 in Birmingham, England.
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Bournemouth are all pink this year(Image: Dan Istitene/Getty Images)
Bournemouth’s 2025/26 third kit is a pastel pink ensemble with purple accents. Pink kits have been associated with success in the Cherries' recent history.
They notably defeated teams such as Newcastle and Crystal Palace away in the 2015/16 season to remain in the Premier League, while fellow Championship hoppers Leicester City clinched the title that same year.
Its relatively basic design prevents it from ranking higher on the list.
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15th - West Ham United
West Ham United's Jarrod Bowen and Sunderland's Noah Sadiki during the Premier League match between Sunderland and West Ham United at Stadium of Light on August 16, 2025 in Sunderland, England.
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West Ham switched up their club badge(Image: Rob Newell - CameraSport via Getty Images)
West Ham's alternative kit offers a fresh take on a fairly simple classic. The badge is enlarged and features only the two iconic hammers that are synonymous with the club.
Aside from this unique feature, the rest of the shirt is fairly basic, with gold accents and a split collar.
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14th - Newcastle United
Brentford's Yehor Yarmolyuk and Newcastle United's Bruno Guimaraes during the Premier League match between Brentford and Newcastle United at Gtech Community Stadium on November 9, 2025 in Brentford, England.
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Newcastle are squarely midtable with their offering(Image: Rob Newell - CameraSport via Getty Images)
Newcastle's kit harks back to their European escapades in the late 1990s. The strip, featuring a navy blue base with orange accents, draws inspiration from their 1997 Champions League season.
This season saw memorable victories such as a 3-2 triumph over Barcelona and a 2-0 win against Dynamo Kyiv. However, it's nothing extraordinary, keeping it in a mid-table position on this list.
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13th - Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest third kit.
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Nottingham Forest have been quite basic this year(Image: Nottingham Forest)
Nottingham Forest have embraced the Adidas trend of slim bars down the sides of the kit, evoking the iconic strips from the 90s. This third shirt is a navy blue and black design with red hems, offering a smart colour contrast.
However, like many of the mid-table strips, it's not exactly a showstopper.
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12th - Everton
Everton's Senegalese striker #10 Iliman Ndiaye battles for the ball with Manchester City's Belgian midfielder #11 Jeremy Doku during the English Premier League football match between Manchester City and Everton at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, north west England, on October 18, 2025.
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Everton have gone a unique route(Image: OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images)
Everton took a more unconventional approach with their third kit design, which stands out among the rest - but not necessarily for the right reasons. The black base features yellow and blue zigzag patterns running horizontally across the entire top, said to be inspired by the areas surrounding the new Hill Dickinson Stadium.
While it's commendable that the Toffees have been more adventurous with their third kit design, the choices made leave much to be desired.
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11th - Leeds United
Dominic Calvert-Lewin of Leeds United during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Leeds United at Amex Stadium on November 01, 2025 in Brighton, England.
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Leeds United are giving DJ set with their third kit(Image: Richard Pelham/Getty Images)
Leeds United are another team who've gone all in with their alternative kit. The blue, yellow and black design, crafted by Adidas, is said to reflect the electric home support at Elland Road.
The kit leans more towards rave or DJ aesthetics than traditional football attire, but its creative flair deserves recognition.
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10th - Crystal Palace
Yeremy Pino of Crystal Palace celebrates scoring his team's third goal during the Carabao Cup Fourth Round match between Liverpool and Crystal Palace at Anfield on October 29, 2025 in Liverpool, England.
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Crystal Palace have went the more traditional route(Image: Molly Darlington/Getty Images)
FA Cup victors Crystal Palace have opted for a classic look with their third strip, which is unfortunate not to rank higher on this list. The red and blue stripe running down the centre, complemented by one red and one blue sleeve trim, makes for an appealing and stylish choice.
But the numerous sponsors adorning the sleeves and front of the shirt detract from its overall aesthetic. A version without sponsors would likely climb about five places in this ranking.
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9th - Aston Villa
Evann Guessand of Aston Villa celebrates scoring his team's first goal with teammate Ian Maatsen during the UEFA Europa League 2025/26 League Phase MD3 match between Go Ahead Eagles and Aston Villa FC at Stadion De Adelaarshorst on October 23, 2025 in Deventer, Netherlands.
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Aston Villa are inspired by stained glass windows(Image: Christof Koepsel/Getty Images)
Aston Villa's alternative kit evokes shades of the Japan cherry blossom jersey. The shirt is said to be inspired by stained glass windows and features a white base with hues of blue and purple across the shoulders.
The long-sleeved version is much cooler than the short sleeve and is a rather nice addition to this list.
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8th - Wolves
Jorgen Strand Larsen of Wolverhampton Wanderers battles for possession with Joachim Andersen of Fulham during the Premier League match between Fulham and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Craven Cottage on November 01, 2025 in London, England.
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I'm feeling Wetherspoons with this one(Image: Dan Istitene/Getty Images)
Does anyone else get Wetherspoons plate vibes here?
The Wolves third kit is quite a sight but it is a beautiful shade of ocean blue.
This design is reportedly inspired by the vibrancy and spirit of Brazil, with fans still eagerly awaiting some tiki-taka skills on the football pitch.
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7th - Burnley
Matteo Guendouzi of SS Lazio competes for the ball with Josh Cullen of Burnley during the pre-season friendly match between Burnley and SS Lazio at Turf Moor on August 09, 2025 in Burnley, England.
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Burnley have went simple but effective(Image: Marco Rosi - SS Lazio/Getty Images)
Starting at seventh place, there's a trend for black kits receiving automatic approval.
Burnley's third strip is similar to another on this list but ranks one place lower due to the unusual gold specks that decorate the shoulder and hip of the shirt.
It's an intriguing kit but not exceptional enough to climb higher in the rankings.
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6th - Fulham
Fulham third kit.
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Fulham have also sorted themselves out with a blacked-out kit(Image: Fulham)
Next up, we have the other black-and-gold kit on this list. Fulham's alternative strip is crisp and modern, featuring a black base with gold piping around the edges of the top.
Although it's simple, it does the job and could be interchanged with any other club's badge without a hitch.
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5th - Chelsea
Chelsea's Moises Caicedo celebrates scoring his side's fourth goal during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Chelsea at London Stadium on August 22, 2025 in London, England.
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Chelsea have went a bit left field(Image: Rob Newell - CameraSport via Getty Images)
A shirt with a collar as unique as this deserves its spot in fifth place. The Chelsea third kit is a middle badge, blacked-out piece of beauty.
The white neck trim that mimics a wide collar is arguably the most interesting part of the strip and elevates it to a higher place on the list than initially expected.
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4th - Liverpool
Ibrahima Konate, Virgil van Dijk and Hugo Ekitike of Liverpool during the Premier League match between Brentford and Liverpool at Gtech Community Stadium on October 25, 2025 in Brentford, England.
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Liverpool's kit is simple but very clean and well-designed(Image: Catherine Ivill - AMA/Getty Images)
Many might be surprised that this kit isn't ranked higher given the fan reaction. The Liverpool alternative top is a bright blue-green colour and features a vintage club badge that complements the shirt beautifully.
Once again, the long-sleeved version is a much more appealing view than the short-sleeve, so it is docked points for that reason.
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3rd - Arsenal
Martin Odegaard of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Arsenal at Old Trafford on August 17, 2025 in Manchester, England.
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Arsenal tend to always be a hit with their kit releases(Image: Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images)
Arsenal seldom disappoint when it comes to kit launches and the 2025/26 season is no exception. This third kit commemorates 20 years since Arsenal's final season at Highbury and features an alternative badge.
This kit, adorned with the iconic Gunners cannon, is white with a traditional collar and red accents, with a touch of gold added in for good measure.
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2nd - Manchester United
Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United looks dejected after the team's defeat during the Premier League match between Brentford and Manchester United at Brentford Community Stadium on September 27, 2025 in Brentford, England.
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Manchester United narrowly miss out(Image: Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)
Manchester United may have some chaos on the pitch, but their kits always seem to hit the mark. The Red Devils third top pays homage to the iconic 1993-95 away shirt, also known as the 'Cantona Kit'.
The black-out kit with blue and yellow edges gives the top a fresh look and is accented with the original Adidas trefoil badge.
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1st - Sunderland
Brian Brobbey of Sunderland in action during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Sunderland at Selhurst Park on September 13, 2025 in London, England.
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Sunderland have won it all(Image: Jan Kruger/Getty Images)
Finally, we have a kit truly worthy of its title. Sunderland may have just made their Premier League return, but they're making waves both on the pitch and with their kit releases.
The third kit features 11 mandalas interwoven into the blacked-out base, with a unique black cat emblem used as the club badge.
Perhaps the most striking feature of this kit is the pair of amber cat eyes on the back of the neck of the top, symbolising past battles and a focus on the future.
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