English football’s heavyweights Arsenal and Manchester City are two of the most successful clubs in world football.
Both these teams faced each other for the first time in 1893 when Arsenal were called “Woolwich Arsenal” and Manchester City were named “Ardwick”. Since then, they have played over 200 matches against each other across all competitions.
Arsenal have won the league title 13 times, three of which came after the Premier League was formed in 1992. Manchester City on the other hand, are eight-time league champions, six of which came in the Premier League era.
Here’s a look at how both these teams have fared against each other over the years.
Arsenal vs Manchester City records
|
Competition |
Matches |
Arsenal won |
Manchester City won |
Draw |
|
Premier League |
174 |
83 |
49 |
42 |
|
Second Division |
14 |
4 |
8 |
2 |
|
FA Cup |
5 |
4 |
1 |
0 |
|
League Cup |
10 |
5 |
4 |
1 |
|
Community Shield |
2 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
|
Overall |
205 |
98 |
62 |
45 |
Arsenal vs Manchester City - head-to-head record in all competitions
Arsenal and Manchester City have faced each other 205 times across all competitions. The Gunners hold a clear advantage having won 98 matches, while Man City picked up 62 wins and 45 of these games ended in a draw.
Arsenal vs Manchester City - head-to-head record in Premier League
Arsenal and Manchester City played 174 league matches across the Premier League, English first division and second division. Once again, it is Arsenal who hold the edge with 83 wins while the Citizens have won 49 matches. Both teams have shared spoils on 42 occasions in the league.
Since the Premier League was formed in 1992, these teams have locked horns in 50 matches. Arsenal have won 23 of these matches, while City emerged triumphant 17 times. However, Manchester City have not lost to Arsenal in the league since December 2015.
What is the biggest win in Arsenal vs Manchester City?
Both teams have recorded a 5-0 win against each other in the Premier League era, which is the biggest win in Arsenal vs Manchester City matches. Arsene Wenger’s Gunners registered a 5-0 win at the Highbury. In the 2021-22 season, Manchester City picked up their biggest win against Arsenal at the Etihad, winning the match 5-0.
In October 1956, Arsenal won 7-3 against Manchester City at Highbury, which accounted for the most goals scored in a match between these sides.
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