Arsenal will wear their black away kit in the upcoming North London Derby against Tottenham due to a ruling by the Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) and the Premier League. The decision was made because Arsenal's 2024-25 home kit, which features increased white areas, could clash with Tottenham's white home kit. Arsenal's offer to wear red shorts and socks was rejected. Both teams will wear away kits in their respective home fixtures this season. Arsenal's black kit, designed to celebrate the club's connection to the African diaspora, has already been worn successfully in a 2-0 win against Aston Villa. This ruling marks the first time in modern history that Arsenal will not wear their traditional red kit in a North London Derby.