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Super Bowl LII: New England Patriots to wear white jerseys against Eagles

Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots warms up prior to Super Bowl 51 against the Atlanta Falcons at NRG Stadium
Image: Tom Brady is seeking a sixth Super Bowl crown with the New England Patriots

The New England Patriots will wear white jerseys in Super Bowl LII against the Philadelphia Eagles, the same as when they beat them in the 2005 decider.

The Patriots had the choice of what colours to wear because they are considered the home team for the February 4 showdown in Minneapolis, live on Sky Sports Action and Sky Sports Mix.

Teams wearing white jerseys have won 12 of the past 13 Super Bowls, a trend that began with New England's 24-21 triumph over the Eagles in Super Bowl 39 in Jacksonville.

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Tom Brady, who seeks his record sixth Super Bowl crown, threw for 236 yards and two touchdowns in the 2005 victory, while receiver Deion Branch caught 11 passes for 133 yards to earn the Super Bowl Most Valuable Player award.

The Patriots improved to 3-1 in Super Bowls while wearing white jerseys in last year's triumph over Atlanta. They are 2-2 in blue jerseys in the Super Bowl and 0-1 when wearing red ones.

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We take a look at the history of the New England Patriots ahead of their Super Bowl LII clash against the Philadelphia Eagles

The Eagles are 0-2 while wearing green in the Super Bowl, also losing to Oakland in Super Bowl 15.

Philadelphia last won the NFL crown in 1960 before the Super Bowl era began.

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Watch Super Bowl LII live on Sky Sports on Sunday, February 4. Coverage begins on Sky Sports Action at 10pm.

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