Arsenal followers spot element on new equipment as ‘Year of the Cannon’ prediction is made

Arsenal and Adidas have dropped a sizzling new home shirt for the 2024/2025 season, sending fans into meltdown.

The latest Gunners garb is a throwback sensation, resurrecting the iconic cannon last seen in the 1989/1990 season. The sleek design plants the beloved emblem right over the heart, a nod to Arsenal’s glorious heritage. The kit launch is paired with a nostalgic film that digs deep into “the passion” stirred up by the cannon among both fans and players.

Stars like Martin Odegaard, Gabriel Martinelli, Bukayo Saka, Alessia Russo, Beth Mead, and Lotte Wubben-Moy grace the tribute, strutting their stuff at Emirates Stadium’s most electrifying spots, from the buzzing North Bank to the sacred home changing room. Arsenal forward Gabriel Martinelli shared his excitement about the cannon’s comeback: “Since joining Arsenal, it has been clear to me how important the cannon is, to this great club and our supporters. It epitomises our spirit and we’re excited to wear it on the pitch with pride next season.”

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The reaction to the new Arsenal and Adidas kit has been overwhelmingly positive, exactly what the club and brand would have hoped for. Despite facing another season without silverware, Gunners fans are still predicting a bright future for Mikel Arteta’s squad next season, reports the Mirror.

Social media reactions, particularly from X, suggest that this kit could become a classic for Arsenal supporters. One fan gushed over the shirt, saying: “This is so beautiful. I can’t wait to rock it.”

Another chimed in with: “We always produce something unique in every kit”. The kit also sparked hope among fans, with one optimistically stating: “I hope we have beautiful memories wearing this”.

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The unveiling of the kit seemed to ignite a wave of positivity among Arsenal fans, leading to a series of bold predictions for the team’s performance next season. Fans’ forecasts focused on Arsenal’s potential success in the Champions League next season. However, whether these fans genuinely believe the kit possesses magical powers capable of propelling Arsenal to unprecedented heights remains to be seen.

That said, hopeful supporters were adamant that the new kit will aid Arsenal in achieving feats they’ve never accomplished before. Arsenal fans are buzzing on social media, with one fan gushing on X: “This kit wins us our first UCL,” and another confidently stating: “The kit in which we will win the first Champions League under Arteta”.

The excitement didn’t end there, as another supporter added: “This kit is winning us UCL,” and yet another joined in, proclaiming: “We’re winning our first treble with this jersey.” You can snag the shirt for £80 if you’re after the home jersey version, but if you want to go top-tier, the authentic cut will set you back a cool £110.

Not forgetting the little ones, the kit comes at £40 for kids and £50 for juniors. Adidas, the brains behind the shirt, have described it as “clean and minimal”, saying that the home kit’s design “embraces modernity, while honouring Arsenal’s heritage – from the club colours to the comeback of the cannon.”

The Gunners themselves have boasted that the shirt is a “lightweight jersey that features the latest in adidas technology and has been created in close collaboration with the Arsenal men’s and women’s teams”.

The fresh threads will make their on-pitch debut courtesy of Arsenal Women when they clash with Brighton in the WSL season’s curtain-closer on Saturday, May 18. If you’re itching to get your hands on it, it’s up for grabs at retailers including Adidas and the Arsenal online store.