Why Arsenal are wearing a white kit vs Manchester United in FA Cup game
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Arsenal will play in a special all-white kit for their FA Cup third-round tie against Manchester United on Sunday. As part of their ‘No More Red’ initiative, Mikel Arteta’s side are ditching their traditional red home kit for Sunday afternoon’s match against United at the Emirates Stadium and are instead wearing a completely white strip.
![[LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 07: Martin Odegaard of Arsenal looks dejected after teammate Jakub Kiwior (not pictured) scores an own goal, resulting in Liverpool's first goal, during the Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between Arsenal and Liverpool at Emirates Stadium on January 07, 2024 in London, England. Arsenal wear an all-white kit at home, for the first time in the club's history, in support of the 'No More Red' campaign against knife crime and youth violence. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)]](https://metro.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/SEI_186295387-7bb6.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=646)
Arsenal Women are also wearing the all-white kit for their FA Cup fourth-round tie against Bristol City on Sunday. The ‘No More Red’ initiative, which was launched in collaboration with Arsenal’s kit manufacturer Adidas in 2022, is part of a campaign to keep young people safe from knife crime.
In London alone, the number of knife or sharp instrument offences recorded by the police rose to more than 15,016 in 2023/24, compared to 12,786 in previous year. No More Red aims to provide investment in safe spaces for young people to play and exercise, provide ongoing opportunities for connection and champion community role models.
Arsenal have confirmed that the specially-made kit will never be available to buy and is only awarded to individuals who are making a positive difference in the community. This year, Arsenal are inviting members of the public to be part of the campaign by volunteering with one of their charity partners.
Each person who volunteers with one of Arsenal’s charity partners will receive an all-white shirt and will be invited to watch a match at the Emirates Stadium. Declan Rice said: ‘There’s an immense pride you feel when you pull on the No More Red shirt.
