8 October 2023 at 15:30

Referee: M. Oliver

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

Market Summary

Margin: 5.0%

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 34.7%Draw 28.9%Away 41.3%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.753.302.40
Max2.993.602.46
Over 2.5: 57.1%Under 2.5: 48.8%
Market favourite: · Even contest

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 market32.6%27.9%39.6%
Public market32.4%28.5%39.1%

Arsenal vs Manchester City — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Arsenal
Result vs. Market: Manchester City (41%)

Result differed from 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:00Manchester City
12Shots4
2Shots on target1

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

Arsenal defeated Manchester City 1:0. The match was played in Premier League 2023. Goals were scored by Gabriel Martinelli 86′. 5 yellow cards were shown. Arsenal had 49% possession while Manchester City held 51%. Arsenal had 12 shots (2 on target) compared to 4 (1 on target) for Manchester City. Expected goals: Arsenal 0.39 — Manchester City 0.48. Arsenal made 4 substitutions, Manchester City made 3.

Match Events

Key match events between Arsenal and Manchester City — 1 goals and 5 cards recorded during the match.

Arsenal
Manchester City
Kick Off
Half Time
L. TrossardGabriel Martinelli
46′
68′
R. LewisJ. Stones
68′
J. ÁlvarezJ. Doku
68′
M. KovačićMatheus Nunes
O. ZinchenkoT. Tomiyasu
75′
E. NketiahK. Havertz
75′
JorginhoT. Partey
75′
Gabriel Martinelli

assist: K. Havertz

86′
90+3′Ederson
Full Time

Match Statistics

Arsenal had 49% possession against Manchester City's 51%. Arsenal registered 12 shots (2 on target) while Manchester City managed 4 (1 on target). Corner kicks: 5–4. Fouls committed: 8–7.

2Shots on Goal1
6Shots off Goal2
12Total Shots4
4Blocked Shots1
6Shots insidebox3
6Shots outsidebox1
8Fouls7
5Corner Kicks4
2Offsides0
49%Ball Possession51%
2Yellow Cards3
0Red Cards0
0Goalkeeper Saves1
500Total passes521
433Passes accurate451
87%Passes %87%
0.39expected_goals0.48

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

LDLWLL

Manchester City

WWWWWL

Arsenal vs Manchester City Head to Head Results

Arsenal and Manchester City have met 38 times — Arsenal won 7, Manchester City won 22, with 9 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2010. Manchester City leads the head-to-head with 22 victories from 38 meetings. A combined 110 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.89 per match (40 for the home side, 70 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 18 matches (47%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 22 games (58%), 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.

7

Arsenal

9

Drawn

22

Manchester City

Goals: 40Goals: 70

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
26 Apr 2023Manchester City4 – 1Arsenal
15 Feb 2023Arsenal1 – 3Manchester City
27 Jan 2023Manchester City1 – 0Arsenal
1 Jan 2022Arsenal1 – 2Manchester City
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 15 Mar 2026