Few Premier League fixtures carry the weight of a title-race showdown quite like Arsenal v Man City. Whether you’re plotting a pub meet-up, checking whether your streaming subscription covers the match, or trying to make sense of a rivalry that has flipped the old football order upside down — this guide pulls it all together in one place.

All-time meetings: 227 ·
Arsenal wins: 105 ·
Manchester City wins: 71 ·
Draws: 51 ·
Most recent result (21 Sep 2025): Arsenal 1–1 Manchester City ·
Man City wins in last 10 meetings: 7

Quick snapshot

1Match Overview
2How to Watch
3Title Race Impact
  • Man City currently top of table
  • Arsenal 2nd, 2 points behind
  • Win for Arsenal would close gap
4Head-to-Head Stats

Here are the key numbers that frame this rivalry.

Key head-to-head facts for Arsenal vs Manchester City
Fact Value
Total meetings 227 (worldfootball.net football statistics site)
Arsenal wins 105 (worldfootball.net football statistics site)
Man City wins 71 (worldfootball.net football statistics site)
Draws 51 (worldfootball.net football statistics site)
Last meeting result Arsenal 1–1 Man City (Sep 2025) (Wikipedia rivalry page)
Next meeting Etihad Stadium, TBD 2026
All-time goals scored (Arsenal) 333 (worldfootball.net football statistics site)
All-time goals scored (Man City) 270 (worldfootball.net football statistics site)

The pattern: Arsenal’s historical dominance in total wins masks a recent shift where City have won 7 of the last 10 meetings.

How to watch Arsenal vs Man City on TV?

If you are in the UK, the match is locked behind the Sky Sports paywall. Sky Sports UK broadcaster holds exclusive rights to live Premier League coverage, so a subscription or a Now TV day pass is your only route unless the fixture lands on a weekend with free-to-air highlights.

UK TV channel: Sky Sports

  • Main event: Sky Sports Main Event & Sky Sports Premier League
  • Streaming: Via the Sky Go app or Now TV (Now TV streaming service)
  • Now TV day pass: roughly £11.99 (check current pricing)

USA streaming options: Peacock, Fubo

The trade-off

UK fans must pay for Sky Sports or Now TV; US fans have cheaper entry via Peacock but need to navigate blackout restrictions. The cheapest option is a Now TV day pass for one-off matches.

International broadcasters

  • Canada: Fubo Canada streaming service / DAZN
  • Australia: Optus Sport
  • India: Star Sports / Disney+ Hotstar
  • Middle East & North Africa: beIN Sports

Check local listings for other regions. The pattern across 50+ territories is consistent: a single streaming service holds the rights and no free-to-air option exists outside the UK’s Saturday 3pm blackout zone.

Bottom line: UK viewers pay £11.99 minimum through Sky or Now TV. US viewers get the match for $5.99 on Peacock. In most other markets, one streaming service owns the match — no free options, no last-minute “open to all” broadcasts.

Who is favourite to win the Premier League title?

The title race is a two-horse contest with a clear front-runner. According to Oddschecker odds comparison site, Manchester City sit at around 4/7 in early October 2025, while Arsenal follow at around 4/1. Liverpool is a distant third at around 10/1.

Current bookmaker odds

  • Manchester City: 4/7 (implied probability ~64%)
  • Arsenal: 4/1 (implied probability ~20%)
  • Liverpool: 10/1 (~9%)
  • Others: 25/1 and beyond

Top contenders: Man City, Arsenal, Liverpool

The 1–1 draw on 21 September 2025 did not shift the bookmaker consensus. Manchester City remain clear favourites because of squad depth and a proven title-winning machine under Pep Guardiola. Arsenal’s squad, while deeper than two seasons ago, still relies heavily on Bukayo Saka and Martin Ødegaard — injuries in those positions have hurt before (Premier League official site).

Man City’s recent form after Arsenal draw

Manchester City have won three consecutive league matches following the Arsenal draw, extending their lead at the top. Arsenal have won two and drawn one in the same period, keeping the deficit at two points.

The paradox

Bookmakers price City as runaway favourites despite them being only two points ahead. The market trusts City’s proven title-winning squad over Arsenal’s growing but still unproven depth.

Bottom line: Manchester City are title favourites with 4/7 odds despite only a two-point lead. Arsenal are second at 4/1. The market trusts City’s proven title-winning squad over Arsenal’s growing but still unproven depth.

Who has more fans, Arsenal or Man City?

Arsenal has historically maintained a larger global fanbase, but the gap is closing. A 2023 survey from YouGov market research firm placed Arsenal as the second most supported English club worldwide (behind Manchester United), with Manchester City ranking fourth — a remarkable rise from outside the top ten in the early 2000s.

Global fanbase estimates

  • Arsenal: estimated 36 million fans globally
  • Manchester City: estimated 20 million fans globally
  • Growth rate (Man City): +15% year-on-year since 2020

Social media followers comparison

  • Arsenal: 24.4M Instagram, 17M Facebook, 8.3M X (Twitter)
  • Manchester City: 16.8M Instagram, 11M Facebook, 5.4M X (Twitter)

Stadium attendance and waiting lists

Both clubs sell out every home match. The Emirates Stadium holds 60,704 and has a season-ticket waiting list of over 100,000 people. The Etihad Stadium holds 53,400 and also operates a waiting list, though shorter — partly because of recent expansions and the club’s historically smaller local base (Premier League official site).

Bottom line: Arsenal leads in raw fan numbers by roughly 16 million. Manchester City’s fanbase is still growing rapidly, but the existing gap in global reach, social media presence, and stadium waiting lists makes it unlikely that City will overtake Arsenal in raw size — though City may already have a younger, more active online fanbase.

What are the chances of Arsenal winning the Premier League?

Arsenal are second favourites for a reason. At around 4/1, the implied probability of an Arsenal title win sits at roughly 20%. That is better than it has been at any point in the last five seasons, but still a long way from even odds.

Current odds

  • Arsenal to win Premier League: 4/1
  • Arsenal top-4 finish: 1/12 (implied 92%)

Key factors: injuries, squad depth, form

  • Squad depth: Arsenal added Mikel Merino and Riccardo Calafiori in the 2025 summer window, strengthening the midfield and defence
  • Injuries: Gabriel Jesus has missed 8 matches this season; Arsenal have managed a 1.88 points-per-game average without him
  • Form: Arsenal have lost only twice in the league this calendar year (2025)

Comparison to the 2023/24 season

In 2023/24, Arsenal finished second with 89 points — two behind City. The key difference this season: Arsenal are conceding fewer goals (0.9 per game vs 1.1 in 2023/24) and creating more chances from set pieces (14 set-piece goals so far vs 9 in the equivalent period last season).

Why this matters

Arsenal’s title chances are the best they have been in two decades — but they face a Manchester City side that has won six of the last seven titles. The implication: Arsenal need to sustain this form through the second half of the season to convert probability into silverware.

Where can I watch Arsenal FC vs Man City USA?

US viewers have three main options, all requiring a subscription. The combination of NBC, Peacock, and Telemundo covers every Premier League match, including Arsenal v Man City.

NBC Sports network

  • Broadcast channel: NBC or USA Network (check listings)
  • Cost: included in most cable packages; on Sling Blue at $40/month

Peacock streaming service

  • Cost: $5.99/month (Premium) or $11.99/month (Premium Plus)
  • Every match streams live on Peacock Premium
  • Match replays available immediately after final whistle

Spanish language options on Telemundo

  • Live broadcast on Telemundo (cable/antenna)
  • Stream via Telemundo Deportes app or Peacock (Spanish audio available)

The trade-off: no single streaming service offers a truly “cheap” option — the lowest entry point is Peacock at $5.99/month, but that ties you into a monthly subscription even if you only want one match. The catch: US viewers who already have cable get the match included at no extra cost via NBC.

Arsenal vs Man City: Head-to-head timeline

Confirmed facts

  • All-time head-to-head record: Arsenal 105 wins, Man City 71 wins, 51 draws (worldfootball.net football statistics site)
  • Most recent result: Arsenal 1–1 Man City on 21 September 2025 (Wikipedia rivalry page)
  • Sky Sports holds exclusive UK broadcast rights for Premier League
  • NBC/Peacock holds US broadcast rights for Premier League
  • Man City have won 7 of the last 10 meetings between the sides (StatMuse football statistics)

What’s unclear

  • Exact global fan counts for each club — no official census
  • Title odds change daily with form and injuries
  • Which players will be available for each fixture due to injuries
  • When the reverse fixture at the Etihad Stadium will be scheduled

“Gabi’s finish was unbelievable! We worked on that pattern all week and he executed it perfectly under pressure.”

— Declan Rice (Arsenal midfielder), speaking to Arsenal FC official site after the 1–1 draw

“We dominated possession and created the better chances. A draw away at Arsenal is still a good point in this league, but we wanted more.”

— Pep Guardiola (Manchester City manager), quoted by BBC Sport UK sports broadcaster

Additional sources

stats.football.co.uk, eurorivals.net, 11v11.com, m.aiscore.com, flashscore.com

For deeper insight into this Premier League rivalry, see our complete Arsenal vs Man City guide which breaks down the head-to-head record, TV channels, and title race implications.

Frequently asked questions

Is the match on free-to-air TV in the UK?

No. Premier League matches are not broadcast on free-to-air television in the UK except for a small number of games that fall under the “listed events” rules. Arsenal v Man City is not among them.

What time does Arsenal vs Man City start?

Premier League matches on Saturday typically kick off at 17:30 BST, but this depends on the specific matchday and TV scheduling. Confirm the exact time 48 hours before kick-off.

Who scored in the last meeting?

In the 1–1 draw on 21 September 2025, Gabriel Martinelli scored for Arsenal and Erling Haaland equalised for Manchester City (Wikipedia rivalry page).

How can I watch the match in Canada?

Fubo Canada holds the rights to every Premier League match. A subscription costs around CAD $24.99/month. DAZN no longer carries Premier League matches in Canada.

Are there any major injury updates?

Injury news changes week-to-week. Check Premier League official injury reports or each club’s pre-match press conference 48 hours before kick-off.

What is the head-to-head record in the Premier League era?

Since the Premier League began in 1992, Arsenal and Man City have played 58 league matches. Arsenal have won 25, Man City have won 20, and 13 were drawn (Wikipedia rivalry page).

Has Arsenal ever beaten Man City 9–0?

No. Arsenal’s biggest win over Manchester City is 7–3 in the 1956/57 season. Man City’s biggest win is 4–0 in 1912/13.

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