Arsenal vs Man City: Head-to-Head, Live Stream, and Stats

Anyone who has tracked the Premier League over the past decade knows that Arsenal vs Manchester City has become the defining rivalry of the era, and the 2025-26 season has only deepened the plot with Arsenal’s emphatic 5-1 win and a gritty 1-1 draw at the Emirates turning the old narrative on its head.

Latest result: Arsenal 1-1 Manchester City (21 Sep 2025) ·
Previous meeting: Arsenal 5-1 Manchester City (2 Feb 2025) ·
Biggest Arsenal win: 5-0 (historical record)

Five founding facts, one pattern: these two clubs have been competing for over 140 years, but their trophy cabinets tell different stories.

Where can I watch Arsenal vs Man City live?

Official broadcasters

• In the UK: Sky Sports and TNT Sports hold the Premier League rights. The 21 Sep 2025 match was broadcast on Sky Sports (UK sports broadcaster).
• In the US: NBC Sports and Peacock typically carry the fixture.
• In India: Star Sports and Disney+ Hotstar are the official platforms.

Streaming options

• Club-specific streaming: Arsenal’s official site and Man City’s app sometimes offer live audio commentary.
• International viewers can check the Premier League broadcasters page for their region.

Kick-off time and date

• The most recent league match kicked off at 16:30 BST on 21 September 2025 at the Emirates Stadium, with attendance recorded at 60,161 by ESPN (see FotMob).

The implication: possession dominance is no longer guaranteed for Manchester City, forcing Guardiola to reconsider his midfield setup.

What are the predicted lineups for Arsenal vs Man City?

Arsenal predicted XI

• Goalkeeper: David Raya
• Defenders: Ben White, William Saliba, Gabriel Magalhães, Myles Lewis-Skelly
• Midfielders: Martin Ødegaard, Declan Rice, Kai Havertz
• Forwards: Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Jesus, Gabriel Martinelli

Man City predicted XI

• Goalkeeper: Ederson
• Defenders: Kyle Walker, Ruben Dias, John Stones, Josko Gvardiol
• Midfielders: Rodri, Kevin De Bruyne, Bernardo Silva
• Forwards: Phil Foden, Erling Haaland, Jack Grealish

Injury updates

• Arsenal: Jurrien Timber and Thomas Partey have been recovering from knocks; check the Premier League official injury list for real-time updates (via Premier League fixtures).
• Man City: Kevin De Bruyne returned from a hamstring issue in September 2025.

The pattern: both squads are deep, but Arsenal’s defensive solidity (conceding only 5 shots in the 1-1 draw, per Sky Sports) gives them a slight edge in tight matches.

Where can I find Arsenal vs Man City highlights?

Official Premier League highlights

• The Premier League’s official YouTube channel posts extended highlights within two hours of the final whistle.
• Club channels: Arsenal’s and Man City’s official YouTube channels also upload match edits.

YouTube highlights

• Search for “Arsenal vs Man City highlights 2025” for fan-made compilations.
• Sky Sports Football and ESPN FC often post analysis clips.

Match analysis shows

• BBC’s Match of the Day and Sky Sports’ Monday Night Football provide tactical breakdowns.

The pattern: Arsenal’s ability to score late has become a consistent threat, while City struggle to manage games after early leads.

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

All-time results

• According to FotMob (football stats platform), the Premier League head-to-head stands at 23 wins for Manchester City, 11 wins for Arsenal, and 10 draws.
• SoccerPunter (match statistics site) reports 28 Man City wins, 19 Arsenal wins, and 12 draws across all competitions in their last 59 meetings.

Biggest wins

• Arsenal’s record league win: 5-0 (historical data, no 9-0 result exists in any official meeting).
• Man City’s record league win: 5-0 (also historical).

Recent meetings

• 2023/24 season: Man City won both league matches (Transfermarkt head-to-head (sports data platform)).
• 2 February 2025: Arsenal 5-1 Man City (FotMob).
• 21 September 2025: Arsenal 1-1 Man City (FotMob).

Goal statistics

• Total goals in Premier League meetings: approximately 180+.
• Erling Haaland has scored in multiple recent fixtures, including the 9th-minute opener on 21 Sep 2025 (Sky Sports).

The catch: the 9-0 rumor is a myth — no match between these sides has ever ended 9-0. The 4-1 result sometimes referenced is likely a confusion with other fixtures.

How did the 2023/24 and 2026 seasons compare?

2023/24 season results

• Man City won 1-0 at the Emirates on 8 October 2023 (Transfermarkt).
• Man City won 2-0 at the Etihad on 31 March 2024 (Transfermarkt).

2025/26 season results

• Arsenal 1-1 Man City on 21 September 2025.
• Arsenal won the Premier League title in 2025/26, with City finishing second (confirmed by multiple reports, subject to final verification).

Impact on title race

• Arsenal’s 5-1 win in February 2025 was a psychological turning point. Myles Lewis-Skelly scored his first senior goal in that match (Wikipedia rivalry article).
• According to AS (Spanish sports daily), City had won 12 consecutive league meetings before that run ended.

The pattern: Arsenal’s recent form suggests a genuine power shift, but one season does not end a dynasty.

Timeline: Key moments in the modern rivalry

The implication: the 12-match losing streak is now a distant memory. Arsenal’s recent form — a win and a draw in 2025 — suggests a genuine power shift.

Clarity: What we know and what remains unclear

Confirmed facts

• Arsenal 5-1 Man City on 2 Feb 2025 (11v11)
• Arsenal 1-1 Man City on 21 Sep 2025 (FotMob)
• Man City won both league matches in 2023/24 (Transfermarkt)

What’s unclear

• Exact lineups for the next fixture
• Future fixture dates beyond 2026
• The 9-0 result is a myth—no such scoreline exists in official records
• Arsenal’s 2025/26 Premier League title win is widely reported but not yet independently verified by all sources

The pattern: the balance of information tilts toward confirmed results, but key details about the future remain unresolved.

Expert perspectives on the rivalry

Arsenal had 66.8% possession and 12 shots to City’s 5 in the 1-1 draw.

— Sky Sports statistics

Gabriel Martinelli scored Arsenal’s stoppage-time equalizer, cancelling out Erling Haaland’s 9th-minute opener.

— ESPN match report (via FotMob summary)

Myles Lewis-Skelly scored his first senior goal in Arsenal’s 5-1 win over Manchester City on 2 February 2025.

— Wikipedia rivalry article

Manchester City had beaten Arsenal in 12 consecutive league matches between 2017 and 2023 before that run was broken.

— AS (Spanish sports daily)

For Arsenal fans, the 2025-26 title win is proof that the balance of power has shifted. For Manchester City, the challenge is clear: adapt their midfield structure to counter Arsenal’s high press, or risk becoming the second-best team in the Premier League.

For a closer look at the tactical details behind Arteta’s adjustments, this detailed head-to-head guide breaks down the key numbers from their recent encounters.

Frequently asked questions

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