Arsenal release new gold and navy away strip at Singapore kit launch that evokes memories of 2001-02 double winning season

  • Arsenal completed their second Premier League title against Manchester United at Old Trafford in 2002 wearing gold
  • The Gunners have released a fetching away strip that includes retro-style gold diamonds on the body of the shirt
  • North London club launched the kit as Arsene Wenger's side prepare to take part in the Barclays Asia Trophy 

By Ben Grounds For Mailonline

Published: 10:09 EST, 14 July 2015 | Updated: 17:42 EST, 14 July 2015

Arsenal have released their new gold and navy away strip in a spectacular launch during the Gunners' pre-season tour in Singapore, with manager Arsene Wenger hoping the return to a similar changed strip of the 2001-02 campaign will produce the same degree of success achieved that year.

Sylvain Wiltord's goal at Old Trafford on May 8 2002 clinched the domestic double for Arsenal, who had won the FA Cup against Chelsea four days earlier at the Millennium Stadium.

The arrival of goalkeeper Petr Cech from the Blues this summer has reignited belief among Arsenal fans that the golden days are returning, and the many Southeast Asian supporters who were present for the kit launch in Singapore will hope the new design will prove to be more than just a reminder of past glory. 

Arsenal have released their new gold and navy away strip in front of hundreds of excited fans in Singapore

Arsenal have released their new gold and navy away strip in front of hundreds of excited fans in Singapore

Wojciech Szczesny, Gabriel, Hector Bellerin and Olivier Giroud unveil their new away kit to the delight of the many fans gathered

Wojciech Szczesny, Gabriel, Hector Bellerin and Olivier Giroud unveil their new away kit to the delight of the many fans gathered

Santi Cazorla, Mesut Ozil and Jack Wilshere were also present on stage to model the new strip at the launch on Tuesday

Santi Cazorla, Mesut Ozil and Jack Wilshere were also present on stage to model the new strip at the launch on Tuesday

Hector Bellerin was on hand to translate for teammate Gabriel at one point during the brief spell on stage by the Arsenal players

Hector Bellerin was on hand to translate for teammate Gabriel at one point during the brief spell on stage by the Arsenal players

Arsenal will take part in the Barclays Asia Trophy for the first time this week, with their opening game against a Singapore Select XI on Wednesday preceding a fixture against Premier League opponents Everton or Stoke City at the weekend.

The new Puma kit has a retro feel to it, with the diamond patterns across the chest of the shirt, and a selection of the first team squad posed on stage in the new attire, including club captain Mikel Arteta, Jack Wilshere and Hector Bellerin.

The strip, which is available to buy now, went down extremely well with hysterical Gunners fans at the fan event in Singapore, who will have been just as gleeful to hear new signing Cech speak on his first few weeks at the club.

The Czech Republic international said: 'My reception at the club from the players and the fans was unbelievable so I am glad that everyone is happy here. I hope everyone will be happy come the end of the season.'

Olivier Giroud added: 'It is always amazing to see you [the fans]. We are all so very happy to be here and hopefully we will win this cup.' 

Mathieu Flamini of Arsenal chats to kit launch presenter Nigel Mitchell as Petr Cech points at him during the Arsenal and Puma launch

Mathieu Flamini of Arsenal chats to kit launch presenter Nigel Mitchell as Petr Cech points at him during the Arsenal and Puma launch

The new away design by Puma is a modern twist on the classic diamond pattern prevalent on strips in bygone years

The new away design by Puma is a modern twist on the classic diamond pattern prevalent on strips in bygone years

French striker Sylvain Wiltord famously sealed the domestic double for Arsenal in 2002 with a well-taken finish against Manchester United

French striker Sylvain Wiltord famously sealed the domestic double for Arsenal in 2002 with a well-taken finish against Manchester United

Wiltord wheels away in delight after sliding the ball past Fabian Barthez to send the away fans at Old Trafford delirious in May 2002

Wiltord wheels away in delight after sliding the ball past Fabian Barthez to send the away fans at Old Trafford delirious in May 2002

The wait for the Arsenal fans is almost over as the lights at the event were dimmed and a giant mannequin has lights projected onto it

The wait for the Arsenal fans is almost over as the lights at the event were dimmed and a giant mannequin has lights projected onto it

No expense was spared once more on special effects as the strip that will be worn for just one season was revealed in a blaze of glory

No expense was spared once more on special effects as the strip that will be worn for just one season was revealed in a blaze of glory

Arsenal fans take photos of the new shirt projected onto a big screen as they receive a first glimpse at what the side will wear this season

Arsenal fans take photos of the new shirt projected onto a big screen as they receive a first glimpse at what the side will wear this season

The launch of the new away strip evoked memories of the how the new home strip was launched outside the Emirates earlier this summer

The launch of the new away strip evoked memories of the how the new home strip was launched outside the Emirates earlier this summer

The new away kit is the second release by Puma since Arsenal signed a £30m a year five-year deal which began in summer 2014

The new away kit is the second release by Puma since Arsenal signed a £30m a year five-year deal which began in summer 2014

After the players had interacted with some of the fans on stage they lined up in the away strip once more beneath the Singapore skyline

After the players had interacted with some of the fans on stage they lined up in the away strip once more beneath the Singapore skyline

 

 

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