Arsenal managed to secure a valuable 0-0 draw against Manchester City in their latest Premier League clash on March 31, 2024. It was a point of pride for Mikel Arteta’s side, especially following their 1-0 win at the Emirates earlier in the season. Yet, despite these results, Manchester City went on to claim their fourth consecutive Premier League title on the last day of the campaign, a record-breaking achievement.
Historically, Arsenal has won 13 league titles, three of which came during the Arsène Wenger era, with their famous 2003/04 “Invincibles” season remaining a high point. However, Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City has etched its name into football history with their dominant run, culminating in these four successive titles. The current campaign looks like it could add to City’s legacy, particularly if they clinch a fifth in a row — regardless of any potential impact from the Premier League’s ongoing investigation into City’s financial conduct.
Arsenal appears to be the side best positioned to disrupt City’s dominance. But when comparing both teams’ historical performances, Arsenal maintains a slight edge, having won 99 of the 211 total encounters, compared to City’s 65 victories, with 47 matches ending in draws. This includes Arsenal’s win in the 2023 Community Shield, which was decided on penalties after a 1-1 draw.
As these two heavyweights continue their rivalry, recent encounters have produced memorable moments. One such game was Manchester City’s 4-1 demolition of Arsenal in April 2023, where Kevin De Bruyne‘s double led the way for City, overshadowing Arsenal’s title challenge and eventually helping Guardiola’s side clinch the league. Another notable clash was back in 2009, when City’s Emmanuel Adebayor famously ran the length of the pitch to celebrate in front of Arsenal fans after scoring, sparking controversy and cementing this fixture as a must-watch event.
