{"product_id":"1997-99-arsenal-away-shirt","title":"Arsenal Away Shirt Nike 1997-99 JVC vintage collector","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eArsenal Away 1997-99 Nike x JVC — The Gunners' historic Double kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003e1997-98\u003c\/strong\u003e, Arsène Wenger had his first great English season, winning Arsenal a \u003cstrong\u003ePremier League title\u003c\/strong\u003e and the FA Cup. This \u003cstrong\u003eArsenal Nike away kit\u003c\/strong\u003e, featuring JVC as sponsor, is exactly what Bergkamp, Vieira, and Overmars wore to conquer away points. No unnecessary romance — just a winning kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eKit Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:2;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeason:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1997-1999\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arsenal FC\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Away\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nike\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e JVC\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e LITTLE PULLS — authentic wear of a worn vintage jersey, some small pulled threads without altering the general look of the fabric\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eWhat this kit represents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eThe late 90s was when Arsenal transformed from a solid club into a true winning machine. Arsène Wenger, who arrived in autumn 1996, introduced a new style: pressing, quick combinations, continental technicality at the heart of the brutality of \u003cstrong\u003e90s Premier League\u003c\/strong\u003e. The \u003cstrong\u003e1997-98 Double — Premier League and FA Cup\u003c\/strong\u003e — was no accident; it was the validation of a coherent playing philosophy and surgical recruitment. This Nike away kit is a direct witness to this revolution that would define an entire generation of Gunners fans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe squad from that era is simply legendary. \u003cstrong\u003eDennis Bergkamp\u003c\/strong\u003e, who arrived in 1995, reached his creative peak in 97-98, delivering exquisite passes from the heart of the game. \u003cstrong\u003ePatrick Vieira\u003c\/strong\u003e dominated the midfield, physically and technically. \u003cstrong\u003eMarc Overmars\u003c\/strong\u003e, a major summer 1997 signing, terrorized opposing defenses on his flank with his unparalleled speed. And \u003cstrong\u003eNicolas Anelka\u003c\/strong\u003e, barely 18, scored his first real Premier League goals with a coolness that foreshadowed his future. Wearing this away kit means embodying the identity of one of the most exciting squads in the club's history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eMoments etched in this kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 1997-98 Premier League title clinched away from home\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nArsenal finished the season with 78 points, beating Manchester United by just one point in a nail-biting title race. Away matches, wearing exactly this Nike-JVC kit, were crucial in building this championship campaign — the Gunners lost only two games all season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 1998 FA Cup — the Double is complete\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe 2-0 FA Cup final victory against Newcastle on May 16, 1998, at Wembley completed a \u003cstrong\u003ehistoric Double\u003c\/strong\u003e for Arsenal, the second in the club's history after 1971. Marc Overmars and Nicolas Anelka scored both goals — two players directly associated with this away kit worn throughout the campaign.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 1998-99 seasons — defending the title with difficulty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe following season, Arsenal returned to battle with the same away kit, attempting to retain their title. Manchester United would ultimately be crowned champions that year, but the Gunners remained formidable opponents, playing every Premier League away game in this Nike kit, which became a symbol of a team that never gave up on the road.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eAuthentic vs. Replica\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eAn \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic vintage kit\u003c\/strong\u003e features a close-fitting cut, technical fabrics of the era — here the characteristic Nike construction of the late 90s — and finishes designed for the pitch, not the stands. Replicas of that time were already different in their structure, fabric thickness, and how logos and sponsors were applied. What you hold in your hands belongs to the superior category: a match-worn or serious fan's kit, not a supermarket item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one is in \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 condition with some little pulls\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is absolutely normal and expected for a kit of this generation that has been worn. These minor flaws are proof that this kit has lived, that it was worn by someone who loved Arsenal at that time — not stored in plastic in a warehouse for 25 years. For a serious collector, this is precisely what gives it its character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eVintage Size Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Nike sizes from the 90s\u003c\/strong\u003e do not correspond to current standards. A 1997 L generally equates to a modern M, sometimes even an S depending on your build. Nike at this period cut tight, in the spirit of the football cuts of the time — fitted at the chest, relatively short sleeves. Do not order the same as your current kit size without checking your measurements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore buying, take a tape measure and measure your chest circumference and shoulder length. Then compare with the actual measurements of the kit, which you can request from the seller. A difference of 5 to 8 cm in chest circumference between your usual size and the reality of a \u003cstrong\u003evintage L-size kit\u003c\/strong\u003e is quite common — better to know beforehand than afterwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eWhy own it for your collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e1997-99 Arsenal Away Nike kit\u003c\/strong\u003e represents one of the most important periods in the club's recent history. It marks the first major title of the Wenger era, the starting point of a dominance that would extend into the early 2000s. Finding a good condition example of this generation in the \u003cstrong\u003evintage collector's kit\u003c\/strong\u003e market is no easy feat — demand is high, supply in good condition is rare, and prices are not declining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn 8\/10 condition with some pulled threads, there aren't many in this state still circulating. Most examples you come across on the market are either in catastrophic condition or prohibitively expensive because they are too well preserved. This one is in the ideal zone: \u003cstrong\u003eto wear or display, your choice\u003c\/strong\u003e. A kit with character, a story behind it, and accessible dimensions for a collector who knows what they're looking for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eTo go further\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"line-height:2.2;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Arsenal_F.C.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eArsenal FC — Wikipedia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.footballkitarchive.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eFootball Kit Archive — Kit History\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.premierleague.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ePremier League — Official Website\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.uefa.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eUEFA — European Football\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-style:italic;line-height:1.8;\"\u003eIf you grew up with Arsenal in the late 90s or are building a serious collection from the Wenger era, this Nike away kit ticks all the boxes — it's your move.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arsenal","offers":[{"title":"L","offer_id":53941080391955,"sku":"338282","price":229.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_1997-99-ARSENAL-AWAY-SHIRT-L-338282_1.jpg?v=1774755930","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/1997-99-arsenal-away-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}