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Ranking every Premier League team’s new kits

By Kameron Duncan

PRESTON, ENGLAND - JULY 21: Declan Rice of West Ham United during the Pre-Season Friendly between Preston North End and West Ham United at Deepdale on July 21, 2018 in Preston, England. (Photo b Lynne Cameron/Getty Images)
PRESTON, ENGLAND - JULY 21: Declan Rice of West Ham United during the Pre-Season Friendly between Preston North End and West Ham United at Deepdale on July 21, 2018 in Preston, England. (Photo b Lynne Cameron/Getty Images) /
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HULL, ENGLAND – JULY 24: Newcastle player Joselu (l) and manager Rafa Benitez in discussion during a pre-season friendly match between Hull City and Newcastle United at KCOM Stadium on July 24, 2018 in Hull, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)
HULL, ENGLAND – JULY 24: Newcastle player Joselu (l) and manager Rafa Benitez in discussion during a pre-season friendly match between Hull City and Newcastle United at KCOM Stadium on July 24, 2018 in Hull, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) /

14. Newcastle

Newcastle’s home kit has always been among the best in the sport, and this year is no different. The classic black and white makes a return, with no other frills added aside from the sponsorship logos. There’s no need to mess with tradition, and thankfully Newcastle understand that. It would probably look even better without a giant baby blue “FUN88” in the middle, but sponsors are a necessary evil.

Newcastle looked good at home last year, and they won eight games at St. James’ Park. If a good kit means good home results, Newcastle are well on their way to repeating that bit of recent history.

The away kit is a nice maroon and blue option, and it might be even better than the home kit. The main sponsor is the same color as both the crest and the Puma logo, making for a nicely monochromatic design. Hoops are always a classic look, and they work for Newcastle. Who says the same team can’t wear vertical and horizontal stripes in the same season?

Newcastle would be even higher on this list if it wasn’t for the third kit, which looks a lot like a training jersey. The aqua-blue kit is a stark contrast from the refined home and away jerseys, and it clashes with the overall vibe of such a traditional club. If this was a kit for another team, it might not be so bad, but you think of the old guard when you think of Newcastle. This kit doesn’t represent that at all.

https://twitter.com/NUFC/status/1019198627166769152

Thankfully though, it’s only a third kit, meaning it won’t be seen nearly as much as the vastly superior home and away options.