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Arsenal vs Man City Head to Head: Stats, Rivalry History, Form Guide, Biggest Wins

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H2H Overall Match Stats

Arsenal
59Total Matches
Manchester City
39%23 Wins
19%11 Draws
42%25 Wins

The Premier League is home to some of the best clubs in the world. The so-called 'Big Six' dominate the league often and provide entertaining clashes whenever they meet. Arsenal vs Man City head to head is one such fixture that has seen sparks fly over the recent years. Historically, it was in Arsenal's favour as they enjoyed unparalleled success. But Man City stats after 2010 and their meteoric rise made this an unmissable rivalry as these two sides go head to head for silverware multiple times.

As they are set to meet in the Premier League soon, let us learn more about Arsenal vs Man City rivalry, Arsenal vs Man City trophies, Arsenal vs Man City stats and Man City vs Arsenal head to head.

Arsenal vs Man City Head to Head: Overall Record

The Arsenal vs Man City rivalry began in the 19th century when these two hugely successful English football teams first locked horns in the Second Division in 1896. Manchester City registered the first victory in this rivalry by winning a league clash in 1987. Arsenal's first victory came in 1904 when they won against the Cityzens in the first division. They met in Charity Shields, FA Cups, League Cups ever since then.

Arsenal took an unassailable lead in the rivalry as they were a dominant force in the 20th century. Man City's terrific rise swung the balance in their favour, but the overall Man City vs Arsenal head to head record swings in Arsenal's favour. Here is the Arsenal vs Man City Head to Head record: Arsenal 96 - 47, Draws - 58, Man City.

Stats
Arsenal
Manchester City
Total Matches
59
59
Wins
23
25
Losses
25
23
Draws
11
11
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Arsenal vs Man City: Rivalry History

What started off as a rivalry in the second division has gone on to become one of the most iconic rivalries. Arsenal vs Man City rivalry is much more than a clash on the field. It is a matter of pride and bragging rights. So often, these clashes are title deciders. The quality in these sides produces electric contests with players going to war.

Manchester City has beaten Arsenal to Premier League titles in back-to-back seasons, recently opening new levels of animosity between the sides. The new encounter will produce more iconic clashes.

Arsenal vs Man City H2H: Iconic Matches

The 2024/25 season produced ultimate moments in the Arsenal vs Man City h2h contests. From Erling Haaland's "Stay Humble" jibe to Arsenal's 5-1 thumping victory, there was a lot of drama. We hope the fixture produces more such moments going forward.

RankDateCompetitionWinning TeamScorelineLosing Team
102-02-2025Premier LeagueArsenal5-1Man City
228-08-2021Premier LeagueMan City5-0Arsenal
306-08-2023Community Shield Arsenal1(4)-1(1)Man City
414-12-2013Premier LeagueMan City6-3Arsenal
513-09-2014Premier League-2-2-
Arsenal vs Man City H2H: Iconic Matches

Arsenal vs Man City stats

Let's take a look at Arsenal vs Man City stats below:

Stats
Arsenal
Manchester City
Goals Scored
32
62
Goals Conceded
62
32
Points Per Game
1.36
1.46
Clean Sheets
15
19
Yellow Cards
64
65
Red Cards
4

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All-Time Top Scorers in Arsenal vs Man City

In the iconic Arsenal vs Man City h2h clash, getting on the Arsenal vs Man City stats list is an iconic moment. Man City's Argentine legend Sergio Aguero sits on top as well with 10 goals.

Rank
Player
Goals Scored
1
Sergio Agüero
10
2
Kevin De Bruyne
8
3
Theo Walcott
6
4
Raheem Sterling
6
5
Emmanuel Adebayor
5
6
David Silva
5
7
Olivier Giroud
4
8
Erling Haaland
4
9
Alexis Sánchez
3
10
Leroy Sané
3

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Arsenal Vs Man City Trophies: Who has the Most Trophies

Arsenal garnered multiple trophies to emerge as the successful of the pair in the head to head Arsenal vs Manchester City clashes. However, City's recent success saw them lift multiple trophies in a short span and knock Arsenal off balance.

CompetitionsArsenalMan City
Football League First Division102
Premier League38
Second Division/Championship-7
FA Cup147
FA Community Shield177
EFL Cup/Carabao Cup28
UEFA Champions League-1
UEFA Europa League--
European Cup Winners’ Cup/UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup11
UEFA Supercup-1
FIFA Club World Cup-1
Total Trophies4743
Arsenal vs Man City trophies list

Arsenal Vs Man City H2H: Biggest Wins

Arsenal's biggest victory against Manchester City was a 7-3 rout in 1956.

Manchester City dismantled Arsenal in a 6-3 victory in 2013 as they marked their rise to glory.

Date
League
Winning Team
Score Line
Home Team
28th Aug, 2021
Manchester City
5-0
Manchester City
27th Oct, 2000
Arsenal
5-0
Arsenal
2nd Feb, 2025
Arsenal
5-1
Arsenal
21st Feb, 2003
Arsenal
1-5
Manchester City
10th Apr, 2001
Arsenal
0-4
Manchester City

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who has the better record in Arsenal vs Man City Head to Head?

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Arsenal enjoys a better head to head record in Arsenal vs Man City Head to Head with 96 wins, 47 draws and 58 losses.

Who has more wins in Arsenal vs Manchester City rivalry?

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Manchester City has more wins in this rivalry. Manchester City has won 25 matches, while Arsenal has won 23 matches.

What is the overall head-to-head record between Arsenal and Manchester City?

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The overall head-to-head record between Arsenal and Manchester City is: Arsenal 23 wins, Manchester City 25 wins, and 11 draws. In total, they have played 59 matches against each other.

Who is more successful between Arsenal and Manchester City?

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Manchester City has been more successful in this rivalry with a 42.4% win rate compared to 39.0% for Arsenal.

What is Arsenal's biggest win over Manchester City?

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Arsenal's biggest win over Manchester City was 5-0 in 2000.

What is Manchester City's biggest win over Arsenal?

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Manchester City's biggest win over Arsenal was 5-0 in 2021.

Who holds the record of the most goals scored in Arsenal vs Manchester City?
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Sergio Agüero is the top scorer in Arsenal vs Manchester City matches with 10 goals in 8 fixtures.

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