1 March 2018 at 19:45

Referee: Andre Marriner

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

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Head-to-Head Record

Even record

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Arsenal2wins
3draws10 meetings
Manchester City5wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

3.1

Average goals per game

60%

Games with 3+ goals

60%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (40%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (21%) — the odds may underestimate Arsenal.

Market Summary

Margin: 4.6%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 22.1%Draw 25.3%Away 57.1%

Odds Range

1X2
Min4.503.801.72
Max4.584.061.80
Market favourite:Manchester City · Moderate favourite

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market21.4%24.1%54.5%
Public market21.1%23.7%55.2%

Arsenal vs Manchester City — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Manchester City
Result vs. Market: Manchester City (57%)

Result matched market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

ArsenalHalf-time:03Manchester City
10Shots9
5Shots on target5

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

DateHomeScoreAwayAvg. odds
21/09/25Arsenal1–1Manchester City1.89/3.85/3.90
02/02/25Arsenal5–1Manchester City1.96/3.54/3.87
22/09/24Manchester City2–2Arsenal1.83/3.59/4.51
31/03/24Manchester City0–0Arsenal1.91/3.82/3.81
08/10/23Arsenal1–0Manchester City2.88/3.46/2.42
26/04/23Manchester City4–1Arsenal1.55/4.45/5.59
15/02/23Arsenal1–3Manchester City2.91/3.50/2.40
01/01/22Arsenal1–2Manchester City5.85/4.55/1.52
28/08/21Manchester City5–0Arsenal1.25/6.03/12.20
17/10/20Manchester City1–0Arsenal1.47/4.87/6.29

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Arsenal

W 699D 305L 252
Over 2.554
Goals scored2287

Away Record: Manchester City

W 554D 225L 286
Over 2.555
Goals scored1927

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Manchester City defeated Arsenal 3:0. The match was played in Premier League 2017. Goals were scored by Bernardo Silva 15′, David Silva 28′, L. Sané 33′. 2 yellow cards were shown. Arsenal had 45% possession while Manchester City held 55%. Arsenal had 10 shots (5 on target) compared to 9 (5 on target) for Manchester City. Arsenal made 0 substitutions, Manchester City made 3.

Match Events

Key match events between Arsenal and Manchester City — 3 goals and 2 cards recorded during the match.

Arsenal
Manchester City
Kick Off
15′
Bernardo Silva

assist: L. Sané

28′
David Silva

assist: S. Agüero

33′
L. Sané

assist: K. Walker

Half Time
72′
K. WalkerO. Zinchenko
82′
S. AgüeroY. Touré
87′
David SilvaGabriel Jesus
Full Time

Match Statistics

Arsenal had 45% possession against Manchester City's 55%. Arsenal registered 10 shots (5 on target) while Manchester City managed 9 (5 on target). Corner kicks: 6–1. Fouls committed: 11–11.

5Shots on Goal5
2Shots off Goal1
10Total Shots9
3Blocked Shots3
5Shots insidebox7
5Shots outsidebox2
11Fouls11
6Corner Kicks1
0Offsides1
45%Ball Possession55%
1Yellow Cards1
0Red Cards0
2Goalkeeper Saves5
538Total passes653
425Passes accurate556
79%Passes %85%

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Arsenal have recorded 1 wins, 1 draws and 4 defeats. Manchester City show 5 wins, 0 draws and 1 losses from their last 6 outings.

Arsenal

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Manchester City

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Arsenal vs Manchester City Head to Head Results

Arsenal and Manchester City have met 38 times — Arsenal won 8, Manchester City won 21, with 9 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2010. Manchester City leads the head-to-head with 21 victories from 38 meetings. A combined 108 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.84 per match (41 for the home side, 67 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 18 matches (47%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 21 games (55%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Manchester City are currently unbeaten in the last 3 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 6–3 in 2013.

8

Arsenal

9

Drawn

21

Manchester City

Goals: 41Goals: 67

Recent Meetings (38)

19 Apr 2026Manchester City2 – 1Arsenal
22 Mar 2026Arsenal0 – 2Manchester City
21 Sept 2025Arsenal1 – 1Manchester City
2 Feb 2025Arsenal5 – 1Manchester City
22 Sept 2024Manchester City2 – 2Arsenal
31 Mar 2024Manchester City0 – 0Arsenal
8 Oct 2023Arsenal1 – 0Manchester City
26 Apr 2023Manchester City4 – 1Arsenal
15 Feb 2023Arsenal1 – 3Manchester City
27 Jan 2023Manchester City1 – 0Arsenal
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 15 Mar 2026