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City Vs Arsenal

What is city vs arsenal?

· James MacDonald

Key facts

Teams Manchester City and Arsenal[1]
First meeting 1893[1]
First meeting names Ardwick and Woolwich Arsenal[1]
All-time meetings 212–216 depending on source[2]

City vs Arsenal is the football fixture between Manchester City and Arsenal, a rivalry that began in 1893 and has been played over 200 times. The all-time series lead and exact totals vary by source, but Arsenal have historically held the edge in most records.

Context

City vs Arsenal is the football fixture between Manchester City and Arsenal, a long-running rivalry that began in 1893 when the clubs were known as Ardwick and Woolwich Arsenal [1]. The teams have met over 200 times, with totals ranging from 212 to 216 depending on the source and cut-off date [2]. Arsenal have historically led the all-time series in most records, though City have closed the gap in recent years [3]. The fixture predates the Premier League era and includes both league and cup matches [1]. Recent meetings have been part of the Premier League and domestic cup competitions [4].

Documented claims

  • The fixture predates the Premier League era. [1]
  • Arsenal lead the all-time series in most sources, while City trail. [2]
  • Result totals differ across sources due to different cut-off dates. [3]

Questions and answers

Has Arsenal ever beaten City?

Yes, Arsenal have beaten City many times. In fact, most all-time records show Arsenal leading the head-to-head series [2].

Which one is better, Man City or Arsenal?

It depends on the era. Historically, Arsenal have the better all-time record, but Manchester City have been more successful in recent Premier League seasons [3].

Sources

  1. Man City vs. Arsenal history, head to head: All-time records, results, matchups, Premier League classics | Sporting News — sportingnews.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Man City vs. Arsenal: Head-to-head record and past meetings — sportsmole.co.uk (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. Manchester City vs. Arsenal Historical Head-to-Head | FBref.com — fbref.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  4. Man City vs. Arsenal: Last Five Results — si.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in Sports