Arsenal‘s newly unveiled home kit for the 2024-25 season by Adidas has sparked a wave of online amusement, with fans and rivals alike drawing a funny comparison to a bottle’s shape.
The design, featuring a predominantly red body contrasted by white sleeves and accents, seems to evoke the outline of a bottle for some viewers. This has become a source of amusement, particularly for supporters of rival teams.
“Bottling” Jokes Run Rampant
The term “bottling” is a common footballing expression used to describe a team’s failure to capitalize on a strong position and ultimately lose. Given Arsenal’s struggles to secure the Premier League title last season despite leading the table for a significant portion of the campaign, the bottle comparison has taken on a double meaning.
Social media platforms like Instagram and Twitter have become battlegrounds for lighthearted jabs at Arsenal’s expense. Fans have shared memes and comments highlighting the bottle resemblance, adding further fuel to the playful fire.
Adidas Attempts to Defuse the Situation
According to Metro football, in response to a fan’s comment questioning the design on Instagram, Adidas attempted to deflect the humor with a playful response: “Don’t know what you are talking about (eyes emoji).” However, the comment was later deleted, further amusing some fans.
While the “bottle-shaped” kit has become a source of amusement, the underlying narrative remains the Premier League title race. Arsenal are still mathematically in contention, albeit needing a significant turn of events on the final day of the season. This lighthearted kit controversy serves as a brief moment of distraction amidst a tense and exciting championship battle.
