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Arsenal vs. Manchester City: Trophy Counts, Head-to-Head Records, and More

As the 2026/27 season approaches, Arsenal and Manchester City prepare to face off once again, with their trophy tallies remarkably close. After finishing second in the Premier League three times in a row, twice behind City, Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal finally ended a 22-year wait for a league title in 2025/26. Many see them as strong contenders to defend their crown. Meanwhile, under new management from Enzo Maresca following Pep Guardiola’s departure, City aim to assert themselves early, starting with the upcoming Community Shield clash in Cardiff.

The rivalry between these clubs extends far beyond recent seasons, reflecting over a century of football history.

Trophies Won: Arsenal vs. Manchester City

When counting major trophies, Arsenal hold a slight edge with 32 titles compared to City's 31. Arsenal has been a prominent English club for longer, but City's earliest major success dates back to their 1904 FA Cup win. Their rapid rise in the 21st century has narrowed what was once a large gap.

League Titles

Arsenal’s Premier League triumph in 2025/26 brought their total top-flight titles to 14, placing them third all-time behind Liverpool and Manchester United, both with 20. Manchester City has 10 league titles, eight of which came during the Premier League era. They share the record for most second division titles (seven) with Leicester City, although these do not count as major honours.

Cup Competitions

The two clubs have met only twice in major finals: the 2018 and 2026 League Cup finals, both won by City. Their League Cup victories stand at nine for City and two for Arsenal. Combined, they boast 22 FA Cup wins—14 for Arsenal and 8 for City—but they have never faced each other in an FA Cup final. Arsenal remains the most successful club in FA Cup history with 14 titles, while City's latest FA Cup win was in 2026 against Chelsea.

In the Community Shield, Arsenal’s recent 3-0 victory over City in 2026 marked their 18th win in the traditional season opener, with City holding seven titles.

  • First Division / Premier League: Man City 10 (2023/24), Arsenal 14 (2025/26)
  • FA Cup: Man City 8 (2025/26), Arsenal 14 (2019/20)
  • League Cup: Man City 9 (2025/26), Arsenal 2 (1992/93)
  • Total Domestic Major Trophies: Man City 27, Arsenal 30
  • FA Community Shield: Man City 7 (2024), Arsenal 18 (2026)
  • Second Division / First Division Titles: Man City 7 (2001/02), Arsenal 0
  • Total Domestic Other Trophies: Man City 14, Arsenal 18

European and Global Achievements

City holds the upper hand in European competition, having won the UEFA Champions League in 2023—a feat Arsenal has yet to accomplish. Both clubs have claimed the now-defunct European Cup Winners’ Cup once each: City in 1969/70, Arsenal in 1993/94. Arsenal also won the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup in 1969/70, which City never did. City added the UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup titles in 2023, making their global trophy count higher.

  • UEFA Champions League: Man City 1 (2022/23), Arsenal 0
  • UEFA Cup Winners' Cup: Man City 1 (1969/70), Arsenal 1 (1993/94)
  • Inter-Cities Fairs Cup: Man City 0, Arsenal 1 (1969/70)
  • UEFA Super Cup: Man City 1 (2023), Arsenal 0
  • FIFA Club World Cup: Man City 1 (2023), Arsenal 0
  • Total Global Trophies: Man City 4, Arsenal 2

The two clubs have never faced each other in any UEFA competition. Restrictions within UEFA have historically limited meetings between teams from the same country before knockout stages. This explains why, despite their stature, they haven't clashed in European tournaments.

Head-to-Head Record

Over 216 meetings, Arsenal leads with 100 wins compared to City's 67, alongside 49 draws. Most encounters happened in league play, where Arsenal also leads comfortably. In the FA Cup, Arsenal has won four out of six matches, losing twice. The League Cup results are nearly balanced, with Arsenal winning five, City five, and one draw. Arsenal also holds the edge in the Community Shield with three wins and no losses against City.

  • League Matches: 196 played, Arsenal 89 wins, 47 draws, City 60 wins
  • FA Cup: 6 matches, Arsenal 4 wins, 0 draws, City 2 wins
  • EFL Cup: 11 matches, Arsenal 5 wins, 1 draw, City 5 wins
  • Community Shield: 4 matches, Arsenal 3 wins, 1 draw, City 0 wins
  • European Play: 0 matches
  • Total: 217 matches, Arsenal 101 wins, 49 draws, City 67 wins

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