Arsenal 1996-98 Home Shirt
Step back into the beginning of the Arsène Wenger era with the Arsenal 1996-98 Home Shirt, a defining red-and-white design that became inseparable from one of the most important seasons in the club's modern history. The shirt features a vibrant red body with a subtle tonal zigzag pattern, contrasting white sleeves and a classic white polo-style collar accented with red detailing. Red-and-white striped cuffs complete the period look, while the traditional Arsenal crest and iconic JVC chest sponsor give the shirt its unmistakable late-1990s character.
The design is particularly memorable because it was worn during Wenger's first full season in charge, when Arsenal produced a remarkable campaign to win their first Premier League title and complete the league-and-FA Cup Double. With Dennis Bergkamp, Ian Wright, Tony Adams, Patrick Vieira and Marc Overmars among the key figures, the 1997-98 season established the foundations of a new era at Highbury.
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Built for Wenger's First Double
The 1996-98 Arsenal Home Shirt represents the transition between two eras at Highbury. Wenger arrived during the 1996-97 season and guided Arsenal to third place, before his first full campaign produced a historic Premier League and FA Cup Double. Arsenal finished the 1997-98 Premier League season as champions and completed the achievement with a 2-0 FA Cup final victory over Newcastle United.
The shirt's clean red-and-white construction captures that period perfectly. Its tonal zigzag texture adds subtle character to the red body, while the white sleeves and collar maintain Arsenal's traditional home identity. The design was carried over between the 1996-97 and 1997-98 campaigns, making it strongly associated with the emergence of Wenger's first great Arsenal side.
Design & Features
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Classic Arsenal Red: A vibrant red body delivers the unmistakable identity of the Gunners.
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Subtle Zigzag Pattern: A tonal geometric texture gives the red fabric additional depth while remaining understated.
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Contrasting White Sleeves: Full white sleeves create the instantly recognisable Arsenal red-and-white contrast.
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White Polo Collar: A classic white collar gives the shirt its distinctive late-1990s football character.
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Red Collar Detailing: Red accents around the collar complement the main body.
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Red-and-White Cuffs: Striped sleeve cuffs continue the traditional colour combination.
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Traditional Arsenal Crest: The historic club crest completes the classic Highbury-era appearance.
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JVC Chest Sponsor: The period sponsor forms an important part of the shirt's original visual identity.
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1996-98 Heritage: A design associated with Wenger's arrival and Arsenal's historic 1997-98 Double.
Famous Players
Dennis Bergkamp, Ian Wright, Tony Adams, Patrick Vieira, Marc Overmars, Emmanuel Petit, David Platt, Ray Parlour
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