My 10 favourite kits of the Premier League era

In the two decades of the Premier League there has been a lot to merchandising opportunities for clubs. There have been some cracking attempts and also some shocking attempts. It is all a matter of opinion as to which kits you prefer and which kits you despise. Here are MY top 10 favourite kits from the last 20 years; bearing in mind I have tried to not use a single club twice in the list.

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Should McManaman have escaped punishment?

Wigan midfielder Calum McManaman was making his full debut against Newcastle and it is one he will never forget.

He may look back on his team’s victory as a highlight to savour if they end up ultimately avoiding relegation.

Despite this he should be thankful for the reprieve he has been given by the FA. He may want to consider this when he challenges in future matches.

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Dave Whelan has to be trolling

For those watching Wigan Athletic take on Newcastle United on Sunday afternoon would've seen, what can only be described as, as horror tackle by Callum McManaman on Massadio Haidara.

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Is Steven Taylor’s dramatics necessary?

Newcastle United defender Steven Taylor is one of the clubs star performers on his day. He has an excellent tackling ratio and is one of the few Premier League players who plies his trade at his home town club.

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Laurent Robert: purveyor of fine goals (Video)

Laurent Robert's form may have fluctuated throughout his playing career but one thing was consistent and that was his eye for the spectacular.

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Has the Europa League saved Pardew?

It is a point of contention a lot of Newcastle fans may not have considered until recently, but having reached the last 16 of Europe’s un-fancied competition has added a gloss to their season in the North East.

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Will Pochettino’s language barrier become an issue?

The 40-year-old Southampton boss suffered a frustrating loss to Newcastle United on the weekend as the Saints still found themselves firmly in the relegation mire.

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What has happened to Newcastle?

Was it all a dream? Did Newcastle's wonder 2011/2012 season really happen at all?

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Gouffran's injury swung the game back in Spurs' favour

When Newcastle United sold Demba Ba in January, many supporters were worried as to the direction the club would take as a result.

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PREVIEW: Tottenham vs Newcastle

The Magpies head to North London this Saturday lunch time for the first time since last seasons 5-0 thumping by Spurs.

Tottenham are in great form and have not suffered defeat in their last nine games.

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Spurs vs Newcastle: what a difference a year makes (Video)

When Spurs pulverised Newcastle 5-0 at White Hart Lane almost exactly a year ago both teams were enjoying their best Premier League seasons for quite some time.

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If Newcastle can hold onto Coloccini, they'll boast an impressive defence

It must've been a heart sinking moment for Newcastle United fans when news began to emanate around St. James' Park that defender and captain Fabricio Coloccini wanted out of the club.

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Is Sissoko the latest bargain to evade the top four? (Video)

A French International, 23-years-of-age, a physical presence you simply can’t ignore and the textbook definition of a box-to-box midfielder, what is there not to like about Moussa Sissoko? This is the point where you expect there to be a catch.

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Farcical Chelsea

Is there a more poorly run club in the Premier League than Chelsea?

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Newcastle now have enough about them to avoid the drop

Back at the beginning of the month, fans of Newcastle United were understandably worried about their Premier League future.

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