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Away kits carry with them a certain creative liberty that home strips simply don't allow.
Unless you're dealing with a superstition-obsessed owner with strong opinions, there are boundaries that cannot be pushed when it comes to a club's home colors. The away kit, however, opens the door to far greater creative expression.
As focus shifts toward the 2026–27 Premier League season, early glimpses of these alternative designs have started to quietly emerge in the public domain. Some are bolder than others.
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Arsenal
🚨 Mock-up of Arsenal's 2026/27 away kit based on leaked information (90% accuracy), acting as a 'reverse' of the iconic bruised banana pattern, as per @Footy_Headlines. 👕🍌
🎨 @Rode1Kits pic.twitter.com/gfCwZ7dYFq
Arsenal's leaked away kit has been referred to as a "reverse" take on the club's iconic 'Bruised Banana' shirts from the early 1990s.
That particular design has long held cult status among supporters, though its original run wasn't exactly glorious. The 1992–93 side that first sported the black and yellow zig-zags finished a modest 10th in the Premier League's inaugural season, with George Graham's traditional outfit struggling to cope with the newly introduced back-pass rule.
A navy base anchors the reimagined design, which is complemented by the beloved retro pattern, while red and yellow accents round off the shirt's polished aesthetic.
Aston Villa
😱This marks the first time since the 2022-23 season, when Castore produced a sky blue and claret away shirt, that Villa have worn this classic color combination. https://t.co/lxMrIS2YrD pic.twitter.com/WtUuMqZHD6
Aston Villa are set to revisit a nostalgic look with a predominantly sky blue away kit. The last time the Villans wore such a design was in 2022–23, Unai Emery's debut season in charge following the conclusion of Steven Gerrard's troubled tenure.
Bournemouth
We're delighted to announce a new multi-year partnership with Hummel – a club-record kit deal for #afcb ❤️🖤
Bournemouth have kept details about their new kit tightly under wraps — understandably so, given the club only confirmed a new kit manufacturer back in May.
Chelsea
⛔⛔⛔ This white, blue and black kit is NOT the Chelsea 26-27 away kit but a great concept by @Rode1Kits
The actual Chelsea away kit is this black and yellow design https://t.co/EPJ0e6sCs3 pic.twitter.com/CZpf6fArfg
Nike's 'Midwest Gold' is expected to feature prominently on Chelsea's new away kit. The shade is anticipated to pair with a largely black base, reminiscent of their 2012–13 strip — a season that ended in peculiar fashion as the widely unpopular interim boss Rafael Benítez guided a disgruntled fanbase to Europa League triumph.
The identity of Chelsea's next manager remains as unclear as the question of which sponsor, if any, will grace the front of the shirt.
Leeds United
💛💙🤍 Leeds United 26-27 Away Kit Leaked: https://t.co/bEnMYhwJBo
The new Leeds United away kit comes with a few notable firsts — it is set to carry the adidas trefoil logo for the first time since the club changed kit suppliers in 2020. The white Yorkshire rose is also expected to appear in the Leeds badge on a predominantly yellow shirt.
Liverpool
💥 Liverpool x adidas 💥
🎟️ New 26/27 Away Kit! pic.twitter.com/1HM266gkz6
Early projections of Liverpool's new away kit bear a striking resemblance to the 2025–26 design. The color may lean slightly more toward white than cream, and the adidas trefoil could take the place of the classic three stripes currently featured on the strip.
Notably, there also appears to be a possibility of incorporating the retro badge that was revived for the 2025–26 green third kit. This stripped-back classic features the liver bird standing alone above the word "Liverpool" divided in two. The crest that inspired this design was used by the club between 1987 and 1992.
Manchester City
The leaked Man City away kit for next season is just beautiful 😍 pic.twitter.com/AGCdqXQ7DL
Puma have previously been given considerable creative freedom with Manchester City kits. Some past efforts have been divisive — the 2025–26 combination of muted grey and neon green is a sensory experience, whether that's a good or bad thing — but the leaks for next season's design appear more restrained.
A predominantly black design with gold trim evokes memories of the 2013–14 kit worn during City's second-ever Premier League title triumph. Yaya Touré was already a formidable presence, but he seemed to reach an even greater level of dominance while commanding the entire division in that all-black shirt.
Manchester United
✅ 𝙊𝙁𝙁𝙄𝘾𝙄𝘼𝙇: Manchester United's 𝐀𝐖𝐀𝐘 kit for the 2026/27 season. 👕🥶 Do you like it Reds? 🤔 pic.twitter.com/y7spVfX55p
Manchester United appear to have returned to royal blue for their 2026–27 away shirt, drawing on the club's beloved SHARP-sponsored kits from the era just before the Premier League began. Modern reinterpretations of that classic have appeared before, and supporters seem more than happy with this latest version.
Newcastle United
🧱🧱 Newcastle United 26-27 Away Kit to Be Navy - Brickwork Pattern [via @Retro_NUFC]: https://t.co/JDJwgzOxri
Newcastle United's upcoming away kit is expected to draw inspiration from St. James' Park itself. The brickwork of the stadium the Magpies have called home since 1892 is set to be incorporated into a navy design.
This retro-inspired kit could also feature the club's badge from the 1976–83 period on the chest. That short-lived crest depicts a proud magpie perched before a castle — a design that arguably captures the spirit of a Newcastle badge more authentically than the current seahorse motif.
Tottenham Hotspur
👀 Thoughts on the leaked Tottenham 26-27 away kit? pic.twitter.com/iJazWBPw9o
Tottenham's anticipated away shirt is considerably more daring than their home kit, with its "Obsidian" base overshadowed by a bold, futuristic design featuring diagonal striping in a range of vivid colors, including pink and orange.
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Grey Whitebloom is a writer, reporter and editor for Sports Illustrated FC. Born and raised in London, he is an avid follower of German, Italian and Spanish top flight football.
James Cormack is a freelance soccer writer for Sports Illustrated FC. An expert on Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal, he follows Italian and German soccer, taking particular interest in the work of Antonio Conte & Julian Nagelsmann.