Manchester City’s New Fourth Kit Slammed by Fans and One Star, But Is it Really That Bad?
Manchester City’s perfect start to the season came to an abrupt halt as they were held to a 0-0 draw by Inter Milan in the Champions League. But it wasn’t just the result that had fans talking – it was the new fourth kit designed by Oasis legend Noel Gallagher.
The kit, which celebrates the 30th anniversary of the iconic Definitely Maybe album, has been met with widespread criticism from fans and even one City star. Defender Manuel Akanji, who was a fan of the kit, admitted that he got confused with the referee on the sideline and thought it was Bernardo Silva, leading to a mispass.
"I liked the kit a lot, but I got confused with the referee on the sideline and thought it was Bernardo and passed the ball to him," Akanji explained.
But Akanji wasn’t the only one who had issues with the kit. Former Sky Sports presenter Richard Keys took to Twitter to slam the design, saying: "If this City strip really was co-designed by Noel Gallagher I’d suggest sticking to music. It’s awful. See you at Wembley."
And he wasn’t alone. Fans also took to social media to express their disappointment with the kit. "First time I’ve seen this and yikes. Looks like they’ve stuck tired bibs over their shirts," one fan wrote. Another added: "That Man City kit is awful, I honestly thought they were wearing bibs over their home kit for a minute."
But is the kit really that bad? At first glance, it’s certainly an… interesting design. The pale yellow, navy, turquoise, and teal colors may not be the most traditional combination, but it’s definitely unique. And let’s be real, it’s not like City’s fans have never seen something bold before – after all, they’re the same fans who proudly wear their beloved "Kits for Kids" charity shirts.
So, is the kit a crime against football? Probably not. But it’s certainly not the most aesthetically pleasing design we’ve ever seen. And at the end of the day, it’s just a kit – it’s not going to make or break City’s season.
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