2015-16 Premier League home kit rankings

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Reuters

A new season brings new talent to the Premier League, but it also brings new home shirts for fans to wear with pride. Well, sometimes; for every pretty shirt, there's an ugly one.

So, here's how the 20 new shirts stack up before being shown off for the 2015-16 Premier League season.

20. Crystal Palace

(Courtesy: Crystal Palace)

Something about the shiny fabric and the crayon-red-and-blue colours make Palace's home shirt look like a shoddy knockoff found at a flea market for about £15. That's not a good thing.

19. Liverpool

(Courtesy: Liverpool)

This year's Liverpool kits, like last year's, are simply not okay. Remember when Liverpool wore Adidas shirts? Those were the days.

18. Everton

(Courtesy: Everton)

When will Everton drop those atrocious deep-V-neck lines? Not this year, it seems, and so Everton drops down our rankings instead.

17. Norwich City

(Courtesy: Norwich City)

Youssouf Mulumbu looks like he likes the shirt. He might be the only one.

16. Leicester City

(Courtesy: Leicester City)

Points added for looking like a rip-off of the Italian national team's shirt with a sponsor. Points deducted for looking like a blue T-shirt bought in packs of 10.

15. Sunderland

(Courtesy: Sunderland AFC)

Sunderland dropped the heavy black, red, and white tones and went for red and white stripes, which is already terribly overdone. In fact ...

14. Stoke City

(Courtesy: Stoke City)

... Stoke City did their best Southampton impression with these plain, boring red and white stripes ...

13. Southampton

(Courtesy: Southampton)

... and then Southampton did their best Stoke City impression with these equally boring red and white stripes.

12. Manchester United

(Courtesy: Footyheadlines)

This one hasn't officially been unveiled yet, but a U.S. store started selling them early so here it is. It's far too plain to blow us away, but if you're a Red Devil, there won't be any mistaking you. Still, a big club should wear bolder shirts, no?

11. Aston Villa

(Courtesy: Aston Villa)

Aston Villa's kits look okay, but if you have to tell your own fans that you're a big club, it kind of defeats the purpose of being in the Premier League. The shirts aren't bad, but they're not great, either.

10. Tottenham Hotspur

(Courtesy: Tottenham)

Tottenham said they would be keeping with tradition with his year's kits, then revealed a shirt with a sash, something the club has never worn before. But they look nice enough, so we'll let it slide.

9. West Ham United

(Courtesy: West Ham)

West Ham took the throwback look and proceeded to release a kit inspired by its original 1904 shirt. It's a nice classic look, but having "betway" along the front isn't so fun.

8. Chelsea

(Courtesy: Chelsea FC)

Chelsea's tag line for this kit was "if it's not blue, it will be" but that didn't stop new sponsors Yokohama from painting a bit of red onto the kit. It's slightly ironic, but Chelsea's plain blues neither thrill nor spill, putting the defending champs out of the top four.

7. Arsenal

(Courtesy: Arsenal)

Arsenal's vibrant-red and clean-white shirts are simple, classy, and instantly recognizable on the field. This years' offerings from Puma keep in line with the club's colorful history without going over the top, either.

6. Swansea City

(Courtesy: Swansea City)

Swansea City has entered uncharted territory with these white and copper shirts and, well ... we like 'em. Not sure if that means the team is rusting away or about to shine, so we'll let the players write the rhetoric this season.

5. Watford

(Courtesy: Watford)

Love it. The Borussia Dortmund look is awesome and there's not enough yellow in the Premier League, so kudos to Watford for going with a bold, horizontal-striped look.

4. Bournemouth

(Courtesy: AFC Bournemouth)

Beautiful from top to bottom, the red and black block-stripe theme goes perfectly with the club crest, and the sponsor logo isn't too bold, either. This kit soars high because of that collar, though. Manufacturers JD should be proud.

3. West Bromwich Albion

(Courtesy: West Brom)

This one is absolutely gorgeous. The colours, the trim, the collars, and sleeves, all of it comes together perfectly. West Brom may not be contenders in the league but they're certainly contenders in this contest.

2. Manchester City

(Courtesy: Manchester City)

Sky blue is unique enough and the white collar is really classy, so it gives City fans a unique look at away games in the Premier League. But, we have to ask: why is Manchester City copying New York City FC's look? (We're kidding, of course).

1. Newcastle United

(Courtesy: Newcastle United)

Newcastle has found redemption at long last. This new home shirt is oh so pretty, a considerable feat when keeping in mind the club's awful, awful away kits from years past. The electric-blue trim makes this otherwise simple black and white shirt pop and makes the Toon Army the best-dressed of 2015-16.

The Digest

2015-16 Premier League Season Preview: Team breakdowns, player rankings, predictions and more

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Reuters

Welcome to theScore's collection of 2015-16 Premier League season preview content, where you'll find everything you need to know about what's shaping up to be a thrilling campaign on the pitch in England.

Detailed team breakdowns, player rankings, predictions, and a bevy of other pieces that will have you more than prepared for the EPL season; it's all here.

Peruse, enjoy, and then walk into the office as the most knowledgeable Premier League fan around.

Season Preview

Individual Team Previews

Transfer dealings, lineup projections, and everything else you need to know about each club's upcoming campaign.

The Relegation Battle

The Hornets have been busy in the transfer market. Will it be enough to avoid going straight back down?

The best story from last season's Championship. Can they be more than a yo-yo club?

The Canaries are back. And Luis Suarez isn't here to score against them. Survival in the cards?

No Christian Benteke. No Fabian Delph. Tim Sherwood is in big trouble, right?

In The Bottom Half

The Black Cats have been atrocious out of the gate over the last two seasons, only to save themselves from the drop with a late push. Will we get a three-peat?

Can the Magpies bounce back from a miserable 2014-15 campaign?

Can Claudio Ranieri match the achievement of his predecessor, Nigel Pearson, and keep the Foxes in the Premier League?

Another season mired in mid-table mediocrity for the Baggies?

Pushing For Europe

Will a very impressive transfer window result in the Hammers booking an automatic berth in Europe this season?

The Toffees can't be as poor as they were last season, right?

Yohan Cabaye and Yannick Bolasie will be a treat to watch, and Alan Pardew will ensure things are never dull on the sidelines. Can Palace make a push into Europe?

How will the Potters cope with the losses of Asmir Begovic and Steven Nzonzi?

The Best Of The Rest

Can Jefferson Montero and Gylfi Sigurdsson carry the Swans once again?

Losing marquee players and replacing them with shrewd, impressive signings. Sound familiar?

Several new signings will need to be incorporated into the squad after the Reds sold their best player in a mega-money deal. Has this happened before at Anfield?

After a season marred by defensive frailty, but salvaged by the heroics of Harry Kane, will Spurs' reinforcements take some of the pressure off the English striker's shoulders?

The Title Contenders

Spending. Spree. Louis van Gaal has arguably the most impressive squad in the league at his disposal after a very expensive summer. Is it enough to get the Red Devils back atop the mountain?

The Gunners once again look capable of ending their Premier League title drought. Can they (finally) get over the hump?

Neck and neck with Chelsea before falling off a cliff in the second half of the year, can Raheem Sterling help the Citizens get their hands on the coveted trophy once again?

The defending champions. Will a quiet summer see other clubs close the gap, or are the Blues still the team to beat?

theScore's Top 50 Premier League Players

The Top 50 EPL Players were selected by theScore's quintet of soccer editors, and was based on both the individual players' performance from last season, along with their prospects for the coming campaign.

Listicles and Rankings

Betting Preview

In our 2015-16 season betting preview, you'll find odds from various sportsbooks on the title race, the fight for Champions League places, and the always thrilling relegation battle. theScore's Gino Bottero, Carlo Campo and Gord Brunt examine the bets that can beef up your wallet.

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