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The Premier League have requested that Arsenal wear a different version of their away kit when they take on Nottingham Forest this weekend
12:00, 17 Jan 2026
Ben White celebrates Arsenal's goal against Chelsea
Arsenal will wear a different kit when they take on Nottingham Forest(Image: Arsenal FC via Getty Images)
All you need to know as Arsenal wear a unique strip for their Premier League trip to Nottingham Forest this weekend...
Premier League request:The Premier League has officially requested that Arsenal wear a modified version of their away kit for the upcoming match against Nottingham Forest. This unique adjustment will see the Gunners pair their current blue away shirt with alternative grey socks.
Prioritising Visual Accessibility: The specific change was requested to assist viewers and players who may be affected by colour blindness. By altering the sock colour, the league aims to create a clearer visual distinction against Forest’s traditional red home strip.
Premier League Title Race:Arsenal enter this fixture at a critical moment in their quest to become the champions of England. Depending on other results in the league, a victory in this match could potentially move Mikel Arteta's side nine points clear at the top of the table.
Recent Competitive Success: The team arrive at the City Ground with significant momentum following a 3-2 victory over Chelsea in the Carabao Cup semi-finals. This win featured goals from key players Ben White, Viktor Gyokeres, and Martin Zubimendi, placing them in a strong position for the domestic final.
Historical Kit Precedents: This is not the first time Arsenal have been forced to adapt their uniform to meet specific competition regulations. Earlier this season, the club wore a similar combination of grey shorts and socks during a match against Athletic Bilbao to satisfy UEFA requirements.
Frequent Uniform Changes: The club have demonstrated flexibility with their matchday attire multiple times over the last two seasons. Examples include wearing alternative shorts against PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League and using white socks during a recent FA Cup win over Portsmouth.
Respect for the Opposition: Despite Forest's current position in the league standings, Mikel Arteta has expressed high levels of respect for their setup. He praised their manager, Sean Dyche, as a top-tier coach who makes his team incredibly difficult to play against.
Challenging Match Expectations: Arsenal anticipate a very tough physical and tactical battle when they travel to the City Ground. Arteta noted that Forest has a proven track record of securing impressive results against the league's bigger clubs this season.
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