Published 17:58 IST, September 8th 2020

Man United's new third kit compared to zebras as David Beckham's picture goes viral

The Man United third kit for the 2020-21 season was released on Tuesday and it drew mixed reactions from fans, who compared the kit to a zebra.

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Premier League giants Man United unveiled ir new third kit on Tuesday and it was met with mixed reactions from fans on social media. Man United third kit for 2020-21 season, crafted by Adidas, has black and white stripes on jersey and has been dubbed as 'zebra design' for its resemblance to stripes on animal. On Monday, Man United icon and current Inter Miami owner David Beckham took to Instagram to post a picture of himself in new kit even before English giants officially released kit. 

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David Beckham dropped hint about Man United third kit before club's official release

Even before Man United had chance to unveil ir new third kit, club legend David Beckham sent United faithful into delirium when he uploaded a picture of himself donning black and white stripes of ir third kit. David Beckham captioned im, "Love new design" while tagging Manchester United and Adidas. Beckham sported new Adidas jersey with brand's black tracksuit as well while posing for a picture on Monday. 

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Man United Zebra kit draws comparisons with Juventus and Newcastle jerseys

Earlier today, Man United officially released ir third kit for 2020-21 season. However, a number of fans felt that United's third kit is too similar to that of Juventus and Newcastle United's home jerseys due to black and white stripes. zebra style design on  kit is also called 'dazzle camoufl' but failed to win many admirers. zebra style stripes are also present on shoulders and sleeves of kit with Adidas logo on top right. Bru Fernandes, Marcus Rashford, Brandon Williams and Aaron Wan-Bissaka were spotted wearing new Man United third kit.

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Premier League news: Man United to begin season hosting Crystal Palace at Old Trafford

Man United will begin ir Premier League 2020-21 season on September 19 and will host Crystal Palace at Old Trafford on Matchday 1 of new campaign. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side have been given an extended period of recovery due to ir involvement in Europa League. United finished last season in third place and Solskjaer will be hoping to bridge gap between rivals Liverpool and Man City in upcoming campaign.

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Im Credits - David Beckham Instagram / Man United Twitter

17:57 IST, September 8th 2020