Football NewsThe GuardianUnverified source· 20 Aug 2026
Best and worst kits of 2026-27 season revealed
From Elvis-inspired pink to tired ombre, this season's kits are a mixed bag.


Manchester City
team
Season
2026-27
Featured
Six kits reviewed
Highlight
Sunderland's Elvis tribute
Lowlight
Man City's ombre design
What happened. A review of six new Premier League kits for the 2026-27 season highlights the best and worst, including Sunderland's Elvis-themed pink away shirt and Manchester City's criticized ombre design.
- Sunderland's pink shirt nods to fans' anthem 'Can't Help Falling in Love'.
- Man City's gradient look called 'exhausted' as a trend.
- World Cup kits had some lovely efforts, but others were tedious.
The Premier League season kicks off Friday, with fans donning these new strips.
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