The Reason Behind Arsenal Wearing Black for the North London Derby

One of the most highly anticipated fixtures in the Premier League features the iconic rivalry between the red side and white side of North London. Both teams typically don their traditional colors even when playing at home.

But that won't the case this time around with Mikel Arteta's side having to wear their black away strip for the trip to Seven Sisters. It will mean a different look to one of the league's most iconic fixtures.

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Why do Arsenal have to wear black against Tottenham?

The Gunners have been told they have to wear black after a ruling from the the Premier League’s refereeing body (PGMOL). They have determined that Arsenal's home shirt is “too white” and clashes with Spurs’ home kit.

The visitors had reportedly offered to switch to red shorts for this game, as has often been the case in the past, but that idea was rejected.

It means Arsenal will instead don the all-black kit they wore in the 2-0 win at Aston Villa on the second weekend of the season.

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Due to the ruling from the PGMOL, Tottenham will be forced to wear their alternative colours for the reverse fixture in January 2025.

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