{"product_id":"arsenal-1996-98-home-shirt","title":"Arsenal 1996-98 Home Shirt","description":"\u003ch1\u003eArsenal 1996-98 Home Shirt\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStep back into the beginning of the Arsène Wenger era with the \u003cstrong\u003eArsenal 1996-98 Home Shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShop the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitlegacy.shop\/collections\/arsenal\"\u003eArsenal Collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e for more Gunners designs, explore the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitlegacy.shop\/collections\/premier-league\"\u003ePremier League Collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e for English football classics, and discover more timeless designs in the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitlegacy.shop\/collections\/retro-classic-kits\"\u003eRetro Classic Kits Collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilt for Wenger's First Double\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassic Arsenal Red:\u003c\/strong\u003e A vibrant red body delivers the unmistakable identity of the Gunners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubtle Zigzag Pattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e A tonal geometric texture gives the red fabric additional depth while remaining understated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContrasting White Sleeves:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full white sleeves create the instantly recognisable Arsenal red-and-white contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhite Polo Collar:\u003c\/strong\u003e A classic white collar gives the shirt its distinctive late-1990s football character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRed Collar Detailing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red accents around the collar complement the main body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRed-and-White Cuffs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Striped sleeve cuffs continue the traditional colour combination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Arsenal Crest:\u003c\/strong\u003e The historic club crest completes the classic Highbury-era appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJVC Chest Sponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e The period sponsor forms an important part of the shirt's original visual identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1996-98 Heritage:\u003c\/strong\u003e A design associated with Wenger's arrival and Arsenal's historic 1997-98 Double.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFamous Players\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDennis Bergkamp, Ian Wright, Tony Adams, Patrick Vieira, Marc Overmars, Emmanuel Petit, David Platt, Ray Parlour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKeywords\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArsenal 1996-98 Home Shirt, Arsenal 1996 Home Shirt, Arsenal 1997 Home Shirt, Arsenal 1998 Home Shirt, Arsenal Retro Home Shirt, Arsenal Classic Shirt, Arsenal Vintage Jersey, Arsenal Football Shirt, Arsenal Retro Kit, Arsenal 1996-97 Shirt, Arsenal 1997-98 Shirt, Arsenal Premier League Champions Shirt, Arsenal Double Winning Shirt, Arsenal FA Cup Shirt, Arsenal JVC Shirt, Arsenal Red and White Shirt, Arsenal Zigzag Shirt, Dennis Bergkamp Arsenal Shirt, Ian Wright Arsenal Shirt, Tony Adams Arsenal Shirt, Patrick Vieira Arsenal Shirt, Marc Overmars Arsenal Shirt, Wenger Era Arsenal Shirt, Retro Arsenal Football Kit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Retro Classic Kits","offers":[{"title":"S","offer_id":67866503020848,"sku":null,"price":41.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"M","offer_id":67866503053616,"sku":null,"price":41.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"L","offer_id":67866503086384,"sku":null,"price":41.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"XL","offer_id":67866503119152,"sku":null,"price":41.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2XL","offer_id":67866503151920,"sku":null,"price":41.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0936\/7561\/8608\/files\/Arsenal_1996-98_Home_Shirt.png?v=1790591736","url":"https:\/\/kitlegacy.shop\/products\/arsenal-1996-98-home-shirt","provider":"Kit Legacy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}