Arsenal v Man City

Here’s a rich snapshot of the Arsenal–Manchester City rivalry ahead of their Premier League clash at the Emirates on Saturday, 20 September 2025 (kick-off 3 pm):

All-Time Head‑to‑Head

• Total meetings (all comps): 213

• Wins: Arsenal 101, Manchester City 65, Draws 47

Key Recent Results

2024–25 Season

• Feb 2, 2025 – Emirates: Arsenal 5–1 Manchester City

  • Arsenal’s biggest home win over City since 2003, powered by Martin Ødegaard, Myles Lewis‑Skelly, Kai Havertz, Thomas Partey, and academy star Ethan Nwaneri

  • This result marked a dramatic reversal from previous seasons and emphasised Arsenal’s title credentials

• Sep 22, 2024 – Etihad: Manchester City 2–2 Arsenal

  • Haaland’s 100th City goal cancelled out two first-half Arsenal strikes. A dramatic 98th-minute equaliser by John Stones rescued a point for City

• Oct 8, 2023 – Emirates: Arsenal 1–0 Manchester City

  • Gabriel Martinelli scored the winner, ending a 12-game losing run to City in the Premier League – their first league win over City since December 2015

• Aug 6, 2023 – FA Community Shield at Wembley: Arsenal 1–1 Manchester City (Arsenal won 4–1 on penalties)

What to Watch at the Emirates

• Momentum: Arsenal’s recent home win (5–1) gives them a strong psychological edge.

• Resilience: City’s ability to fight back (e.g. that late equaliser in 2024/25) suggests they’re never out.

• Tactical narrative: These fixtures often mirror the broader title race between Arteta’s rebuild and Guardiola’s established dominance

Historical Moments Recap

Date	Competition	Score	Notes
25 Feb 2018	EFL Cup Final	City 3–0	City lifted the trophy
6 Aug 2023	Community Shield	1–1 (4–1 p)	Arsenal won on penalties
8 Oct 2023	PL – Emirates	Arsenal 1–0	Ended 12-game league losing streak
22 Sep 2024	PL – Etihad	City 2–2	Haaland’s milestone + late City equaliser
2 Feb 2025	PL – Emirates	Arsenal 5–1	Historic rout and statement win