Explained: Why Arsenal will wear unusual kit combination for Champions League last-16 clash with PSV

Arsenal have been forced to wear an unusual kit combination for their Champions League last-16 clash against PSV on Tuesday.

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• Arsenal and PSV kits clash
• Gunners forced to mix strips
• Will wear away shirt and home shorts

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Mikel Arteta's side will line up wearing their standard away shirt for the first leg clash in Eindhoven, but the black jersey will be paired with the white shorts they wear during home matches.

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  THE EXPLANATION

  The change is down to PSV's home kit, which combines their famous red and white shirt with black shorts. The clash means that at least one part of Arsenal's home or away kit would result in a clash with the home team's.

• DID YOU KNOW?

  A similar issue occurred during a 2022 clash between PSV and Arsenal. Arteta's side had to make a kit swap for that Europa League clash, too.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR ARSENAL?

  After their midweek clash against PSV, the north London side will take on Manchester United in the Premier League on Sunday.