Head-to-head overview

Based on the matches in our database.

Arsenal 1712 draws26 Manchester City
55
Meetings
2.75
Goals / game
45%
Both teams scored
55%
Over 2.5 goals
Arsenal

Facts about Arsenal

Scored in36/55 (65%)
Conceded in41/55 (75%)
Goals scored64 · 1.16/game
Longest winning streak3
Longest unbeaten run6
Longest losing streak8
Longest run without a win9
Manchester City

Facts about Manchester City

Scored in41/55 (75%)
Conceded in36/55 (65%)
Goals scored87 · 1.58/game
Longest winning streak8
Longest unbeaten run9
Longest losing streak3
Longest run without a win6
By competition
CompetitionArsenalDrawManchester CityGames
Premier League13112044
League Cup0055
Community Shield2103
FA Cup2013
All competitions17122655

ELO comparison

Five-year rating histories overlaid, with a neutral head-to-head forecast.

Arsenal2356
gap 57
2299Manchester City
2363207120222023202420252026
If they met (neutral venue)
Arsenal
44%
Draw
29%
Manchester City
27%

All meetings

55 matches on record

16 Aug 2026
Community Shield
ArsenalArsenal30Manchester CityManchester City
BTTSO2.5
19 Apr 2026
Premier League
Manchester CityManchester City21ArsenalArsenal
BTTSO2.5
22 Mar 2026
League Cup
ArsenalArsenal02Manchester CityManchester City
BTTSO2.5
21 Sep 2025
Premier League
ArsenalArsenal11Manchester CityManchester City
BTTSO2.5
2 Feb 2025
Premier League
ArsenalArsenal51Manchester CityManchester City
BTTSO2.5

Arsenal recent form

Manchester City recent form

Arsenal has gone head to head with Manchester City 55 times since 2004, winning 17 and scoring 64 goals. Manchester City, in turn, has won 26 and scored 87 goals. There have been 12 draws between Arsenal and Manchester City. Across all meetings both teams have scored in 45% of games and 55% have produced over 2.5 goals, at an average of 2.75 goals per game.