Arsenal are set to debut their record-breaking away shirt tonight against Orlando City.
Mikel Arteta’s side have enjoyed a fruitful preseason thus far, with their most recent success a 2-0 outing against Premier League side Everton.
Tonight sees the Gunners return to action again, against MLS side Orlando City, however, this time they will be wearing their polished black and gold jersey.
The new away shirt took the internet by storm when it was released on Monday, sparking mass purchases from Arsenal fans across the globe.
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In return, the Gunners found themselves raking in £1 million in shirt sales on opening day, a club record.
Since Adidas partnered with the club, on the pitch success has been few and far between, but on the company’s behalf, they have continued to pump out top tier merchandise.
America is an ever-expanding market for the Gunners, so no doubt Adidas will be glad that the game tonight offers a chance to show off the new top.
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For the fans, they will no doubt be salivating at the prospect of seeing the likes of Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Jesus run rampant in the jersey, and tonight’s fixture may offer the chance of seeing just that.
It also seems a new signing gracing the mesmeric black and gold is soon to follow, with Oleksandr Zinchenko penning a four year deal with the Gunners this afternoon, per Fabrizio Romano.
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Topics: Arsenal, Mikel Arteta, Kit
Jake Lennard