Premier League’s top away kit gets 9/10, while one team’s ‘wild’ design faces criticism
After an exciting World Cup in North America, the new Premier League season is just around the corner, with teams back in action starting the weekend of August 21. A new season means fresh faces and plenty of new managers, as many clubs make coaching changes for 2026/27.
But most of all, it means new kits for all 20 top-flight clubs. After checking out the home shirts, SPORTbible takes a look at the away kits, where teams and their manufacturers get a bit more creative.
Here are our rankings—you might agree, or maybe not!
**5/10**
Bournemouth’s new purple away kit will definitely stand out in league and European games. It’s a remake of a cool zig-zag design from the early ’90s, but the big Vitality sponsor logo takes away some of the charm.
**8/10**
Arsenal and Adidas make the perfect pair for an away kit. This season’s shirt has the classic bruised banana pattern in blue, with yellow and red stripes. Add the Adidas Originals logo and the Arsenal cannon, and you have a real winner.
**8/10**
Aston Villa looks sharp with a black away kit featuring gold trim and hints of claret and blue. It hasn’t been officially released, but leaked photos show a classy retro design that we love.
**7/10**
Brentford’s new navy and cream pin-striped away shirt is inspired by the ‘Kingsman’ films, thanks to director Matthew Vaughn’s new minority owner role. It’s a nod to the sharp suits from the movies, though the ‘Indeed’ sponsor looks a bit Bundesliga-style.
**5/10**
**4/10**
Chelsea’s black away shirt is simple, but it doesn’t really pop. The lion crest is cool, but the laurel detailing around the neck and sleeves doesn’t add much.
**6/10**
This mostly off-white shirt with orange and blue highlights does a solid job for away games. It’s nothing flash but gets the job done.
**5/10**
Crystal Palace’s away shirt feels very familiar, almost like a design they’ve used before. The new sash home kit is cool, but this away shirt doesn’t bring anything new—and we’re not fans of the sponsor either.
**6/10**
Everton’s away kit is a real throwback to a rare 1950s design. The white, amber, and blue color mix looks great and fits the club’s style perfectly—well done, Castore!
**7/10**
Fulham’s red and black checkered away shirt is a knockout, giving off strong Flamengo vibes. The sponsor isn’t great, but the shirt itself ranks among the best for the season.
**7/10**
Hull City’s white away shirt is classy and has a strong throwback feel to their 1988-90 kit. The center badge and yellow-black details look great.
**5/10**
There are some nice touches here, like the collar and the cream color inspired by a ’96-’98 design, but overall it just doesn’t quite work.
**9/10**
Leeds’ yellow away kit might be the best of the season. With the Adidas Originals logo, retro badge, and a Yorkshire rose pattern, it’s a fantastic look. Navy and white trim fit perfectly, and even the Red Bull logo looks good. Leeds fans could easily wear this on a night out!
**6/10**
Liverpool’s away shirt is clean and simple, typical Adidas style. It’s solid, if not overly exciting, and looks like a kit Andoni Iraola’s team would wear.
**8/10**
Manchester City honors their local history with a black and yellow away kit featuring a worker bee pattern, symbolizing the city’s industrial past. The design is smart and well done by Puma.
**8/10**
Manchester United’s away shirt ticks all the boxes: Adidas Originals, mainly blue with red hints, and the perfect look for the Red Devils. It’s already very popular.
**6/10**
Brighton’s home shirt wasn’t great, but the away kit is better—nice colors and a standout badge. The ugly sponsor ruins it a little, though.
**4/10**
Nottingham Forest’s away kit hasn’t been officially revealed, so we’re relying on leaks. It looks a bit like an old Liverpool strip and isn’t very impressive.
**7/10**
Sunderland’s pink away shirt is fun and unique. In collaboration with Elvis Presley, it pays tribute to a famous pink suit he wore in 1954. The club’s fans even sing ‘Can’t Help Falling In Love’ before games—perfect for this shirt!
**2/10**
And finally, the worst away kit has to be West Ham’s. It looks more like a goalkeeper’s shirt with crazy patterns and bright colors—and honestly, there’s not much else to say!
So there you have it—some great new away kits this season and a few that might leave you scratching your head. Which one’s your favorite?