{"product_id":"1998-99-arsenal-london-shirt","title":"Arsenal Home Shirt Nike 1998-99 Vintage JVC — XL","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eArsenal 1998-99 Nike Home Shirt — The Wenger Era in all its Glory\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe 1998-99 season saw Arsenal fresh off a \u003cstrong\u003ehistoric League and Cup double\u003c\/strong\u003e, and they were back to conquer England with this \u003cstrong\u003eNike home shirt sponsored by JVC\u003c\/strong\u003e. A fabric, an era, a philosophy of play that changed English football forever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eShirt Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:2;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeason:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1998-99\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arsenal FC\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nike\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e JVC\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e XL\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e LITTLE PULLS — authentic wear of a \u003cstrong\u003eworn vintage shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e, a few small snags that tell a true story\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eWhat this shirt represents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eIn 1998, \u003cstrong\u003eArsène Wenger\u003c\/strong\u003e was no longer an unknown figure viewed with skepticism. He had just proven to all of England that his continental football could dominate the Premier League, and this \u003cstrong\u003e1998-99 Nike shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e was the first he wore to defend his title. It was a pivotal period in the history of the \u003cstrong\u003eGunners\u003c\/strong\u003e: the club was transitioning from an honest English club to a European institution playing technical and ambitious football. \u003cstrong\u003eHighbury\u003c\/strong\u003e vibrated differently since his arrival, and it was felt even in the atmosphere surrounding this shirt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eOn the pitch, the names that wore this fabric were awe-inspiring. \u003cstrong\u003ePatrick Vieira\u003c\/strong\u003e, a midfield colossus, imposed his law all over England. \u003cstrong\u003eMarc Overmars\u003c\/strong\u003e flew down the left wing at an indecent speed. \u003cstrong\u003eDennis Bergkamp\u003c\/strong\u003e touched balls that seemed to come from another dimension. And \u003cstrong\u003eNicolas Anelka\u003c\/strong\u003e, a young 19-year-old wolf, scored goals that had all of Europe talking. It was this group, this generation, that wore this \u003cstrong\u003evintage Arsenal home shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eMoments etched in this shirt\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDefending the Premier League title\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAfter the 1997-98 triumph, Arsenal set out with the ambition to confirm their status. The 1998-99 season was a fierce battle; Sir Alex Ferguson's \u003cstrong\u003eManchester United\u003c\/strong\u003e would give them no quarter and ultimately claim the title — but the Gunners fought until the very end, demonstrating their level in every home match at Highbury.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNicolas Anelka, top scorer of the season\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis 19-year-old finished the season as the club's \u003cstrong\u003etop scorer\u003c\/strong\u003e and revealed himself to all of Europe. It was in this shirt that he built his reputation as a ruthless finisher, before his resounding transfer to Real Madrid the following summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReturn to the Champions League\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe 1998-99 season marked the return of the \u003cstrong\u003eGunners to the Champions League\u003c\/strong\u003e, the real one, after years of absence. This was the shirt they wore to measure their level against the best teams on the continent, a key step in building the European Arsenal that we would come to know in the early 2000s.\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 jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is not an item fresh off a printer. It's a garment made at the time, with the techniques and materials of that era. The \u003cstrong\u003e1998 Nike\u003c\/strong\u003e is that slightly thick cotton-polyester that catches the light differently from today's technical fabrics, seams with body, a flocking or badge with relief. Nothing like modern reproductions that try to imitate but never quite succeed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one is rated \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e with a few small snags — the famous \"little pulls\" mentioned in the condition. This is not a fatal flaw; it's the signature of a shirt that has lived. An authentic item that has remained perfectly sealed for 25 years is almost non-existent. Here, you have something real, tangible, honest.\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\u003eNike sizes from the late 90s\u003c\/strong\u003e do not correspond to current standards. An XL from 1998 is generally the equivalent of a modern L, sometimes even an M depending on body type. Nike cut its shirts more fitted at that time, with less volume in the shoulders and a body length often shorter than today. Do not blindly trust the label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore ordering, get a tape measure. Measure the chest width of your favorite current jersey, then compare with our flat measurements if available. As a general rule, plan to \u003cstrong\u003ego down one size from your modern habit\u003c\/strong\u003e. A vintage XL will probably fit you like a comfortable L or L\/XL depending on your build.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eWhy you should have it in your collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e1998-99 Arsenal home shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the rare textile witnesses to the most exciting period in the club's recent history. It's the season following the legendary double, with the same group of players, the same ambition, the same Wenger reinventing English football. The sponsor \u003cstrong\u003eJVC\u003c\/strong\u003e, present on the front since 1981, made its final appearance after this season — making this shirt one of the last to feature this iconic logo. \u003cstrong\u003eA collector's item in two ways.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is a seriously well-preserved example. There aren't many in this condition after 25 years of existence — most shirts from this era have been worn out, washed hundreds of times, lost, or damaged. Finding a \u003cstrong\u003evintage Arsenal Nike shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e still so presentable is a victory in itself. If you're looking for a piece to display as much as to wear, this one ticks all the boxes.\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 — Shirt 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 Site\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;\"\u003eThis shirt is 1998, it's Bergkamp, it's Vieira, it's Wenger changing everything — if that speaks to you, you already know what to do.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arsenal","offers":[{"title":"XL","offer_id":53941080686867,"sku":"304100","price":199.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_1998-99-ARSENAL-LONDON-SHIRT-XL-304100_1.jpg?v=1774755944","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/1998-99-arsenal-london-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}