The Premier League season is nearly upon us and even more importantly every side has released their brand new shirt for 2019/20.
As well as your club’s new signings, seeing your new shirts are the most exciting part of the summer.
Some are clean and simple, others have garish graphics or sponsors, while some are downright perfect to wear in the stands.
So, which teams have got the best gear this year? Check out talkSPORT.com’s ranking of all the 2019/20 Premier League home shirts below.
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20. Southampton
Two seasons ago, the Saints took inspiration from the 80’s with a wonderfully simple, clean design that was modern and carried tradition.
Fast forward to 2019 and their shirt looks congested and clunky, with thicker stripes and a unnecessary black panel across the top of the chest. It’s only spared a lower mark because of the grandad collar.
19. Burnley
It is hard to get too excited watching Burnley and their shirt plays a big part in that.
There is less blue this time around but more foreign sponsor logos which aren’t too flattering. Dull.
18. Bournemouth
The only real difference between the 2018/19 version and the latest kit is the removal of black from the shoulders.
It remains black and red and is also pretty simple so it’s hard to mark it much higher.
17. Sheffield United
There really is not a great deal to dislike here, you just feel adidas could have come up with something a little more creative considering it is the Blades first appearance in the Premier League since 2007.
Their shirts have been better in recent seasons and this one just feels boring.
16. West Ham
The Hammers have attempted a different look to bring together their famous claret and blue colours, but it just does not work for me.
Yes, they stand out from the likes of Aston Villa and Burnley, but there is just a bit too much of the blue this year.
15. Aston Villa
Kappa have kept it simple and clean in their first season with Villa. The sponsor logo works well with the badge and the shirt is extremely tight, as we have come to expect over the years from the Italian brand.
This will look great on a lean, chiselled footballer, not so on a portly, beer-swigging fan.
14. Wolves
Last season, Nuno Espirito Santo’s side were the surprise package of the season, finishing seventh and reaching the FA Cup semi-final.
Their home shirt was a simple design with a round neck and a lighter shade of gold. This year, the adidas template feels like a step backwards.
13. Brighton
The subtle mix of faded black into the blue stripes is a nice touch, but there is very little different to the kit worn in their debut season two years ago.
12. Manchester City
Admittedly Puma have attempted to stamp their mark after taking over from Nike with the addition of purple, but the shirt is lacking swagger and seems distinctly average when you consider the kit belongs to the reigning Premier League champions.
11. Everton
While there are some who do not like the crosshatch pattern on the shirt, I think it works well and gives the traditional blue and white of the Toffees a distinct identity.
Loses marks for that awful Angry Birds sponsor.
10. Manchester United
Gone is the awful pattern at the bottom of the shirt that resembled a bar code, as United return to a cleaner look.
The kit is supposedly meant to reflect the treble winners of 1998/99 20 years on, but if that was truly the case, this design would have been worn last season.
Never mind, the crest around the badge is very classy, earning it a place in my top 10.
9. Leicester
The Foxes have played it safe with their designs since being produced by adidas, but the addition of the subtle chequered pattern and gold, keeps it fresh, but only just.
8. Tottenham
Gone is the graphic navy blue print pattern, but unfortunately, the overbearing red sponsor remains. There is only so much you can do with a Spurs shirt, but this effort is neat and clean.
A smart effort from Nike.
7. Crystal Palace
Again, another shirt that is hard to get variation, but the white collar and flecks of the same colour in the stripes, make this a really impressive uniform.
6. Chelsea
You will either love this one or hate it and I have the feeling the more it is worn, it will become easier on the eye.
The mesh of patterns, supposed to represent Stamford Bridge, gives this a very 90s feel and this could very well be a collectors item in 15 years time.
5. Liverpool
The Champions League winners have opted for an elegant pin-stripe number that harks back to their 80s hey-day. A round neck works very well and there is the right amount of yellow too.
4. Norwich
The Canaries have dared to be bold upon their return to the top-flight and they have pulled it off.
Their distinct yellow kit can be hard to change around, but the green fade at the lower part of the shirt and on the shoulder blades will make this one instantly recognisable.
3. Watford
Over in Italy, the traditionalists have been losing their mind at the half and half design for Juventus.
Down in the more modest surroundings of Hertfordshire, the FA Cup runners-up have quietly produced the same look and it is a beauty.
The red is used sparingly but correctly and the sponsor is also just right.
2. Newcastle
All that is stopping this from taking top spot is the ghastly sponsorship.
Predominately black, with thicker stripes, Newcastle will be one of the best dressed sides as they prepare for another long season.
1. Arsenal
Manufacturers adidas have nailed the Gunners’ home shirt with the perfect mix of nostalgia and modernity.
This feels and looks like an Arsenal kit and the Germans should be pleased with their efforts since taking over.
While Puma tried hard, they just never seemed to get it right and Arsenal will look great in the Europa League.
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