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What is 'bruised banana'?
The 'bruised banana' is a famous nickname for Arsenal's away kit from the early 1990s, known for its distinctive yellow and blue zig-zag pattern. Initially divisive, it's since become a cult classic among fans. Its reappearance in a modernised form, rated best in the Independent ranking, shows how nostalgic designs can be successfully reinterpreted for new generations.
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