Arsenal v Manchester City result
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Arsenal 0–2 Manchester City — Manchester City won this Premier League match.
The result
Manchester City won 2–0 at Emirates Stadium in the Premier League on Sunday 12 August. Manchester City are unbeaten in their last eight matches in all competitions.
The goals
Manchester City led 1–0 at half-time. The goals — Manchester City: R. Sterling (14’, assisted by B. Mendy) and Bernardo Silva (64’, assisted by B. Mendy).
What it changes
Arsenal have scored 73 goals, the third-most of the 20 clubs (2018/19 so far). Arsenal have conceded 51 goals, the ninth-fewest of the 20 clubs.
Manchester City have scored 95 goals, the most of the 20 clubs (2018/19 so far). Manchester City have conceded 23 goals, the second-fewest of the 20 clubs.
Manchester City have kept a clean sheet in their last three matches in all competitions.
Who stood out
By TACTIX Impact for this match, B. Mendy (Manchester City) 9.0, Héctor Bellerín (Arsenal) 6.1 and R. Sterling (Manchester City) 5.5 led the match.
Head-to-head
Manchester City are unbeaten in the last three meetings with Arsenal, every meeting checked.
Next up
Arsenal next travel to Liverpool on 1 November 2026.
Manchester City next host Brighton on 31 October 2026.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
Next for Arsenal: Liverpool v Arsenal, Sunday 1 November — the preview. Next for Manchester City: Manchester City v Brighton, Saturday 31 October — the preview.
The Numbers
- Result: Arsenal 0–2 Manchester City · Premier League
- Venue: Emirates Stadium · London
- Referee: Michael Oliver, England
- Head-to-head (last 3): Arsenal 0 · draws 0 · Manchester City 3 · 3.33 goals/game
- Recent form: Arsenal 2W 0D 3L · Manchester City 4W 1D 0L
Arsenal 0–2 Manchester City (Premier League): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across every major market, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 13 May 2026). See the live track record →
Key Stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 5 August 2018. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Arsenal for / against | Line | Manchester City for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 1.75 for · 1.25 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 2.38 for · 0.63 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 4.5 for · 5.83 against n 6 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 7.5 for · 1.83 against n 6 Last 5 |
| Shots | 13.67 for · 13.17 against n 6 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 17 for · 5.83 against n 6 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 5.5 for · 4.33 against n 6 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 6.17 for · 2.33 against n 6 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 8.67 for · 9.5 against n 6 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 8.83 for · 7.17 against n 6 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 1.17 for · 1.17 against n 6 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 1.17 for · 1.83 against n 6 Last 5 |
Referee: Michael Oliver, England — 2.8 yellow cards a game, 0.2 red cards, 21.2 fouls over 5 matches.
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Match Statistics & Details
Arsenal Player Stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P. Čech | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.5 |
| Héctor Bellerín | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7.4 |
| Shkodran Mustafi | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 7.2 |
| S. Papastathopoulos | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | Y | 6.6 |
| M. Guendouzi | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 6.9 |
| M. Özil | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6.9 |
| H. Mkhitaryan | 90 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 6.6 |
| P. Aubameyang | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.6 |
| G. Xhaka | 70 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Y | 6.8 |
| A. Ramsey | 54 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6.9 |
| A. Maitland-Niles | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.7 |
| S. Lichtsteiner sub | 55 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| A. Lacazette sub | 36 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.4 |
| L. Torreira sub | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
Manchester City Player Stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ederson | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.6 |
| K. Walker | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.2 |
| J. Stones | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7.3 |
| Aymeric Laporte | 90 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| B. Mendy | 90 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 7.9 |
| İ. Gündoğan | 90 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.6 |
| Fernandinho | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.6 |
| Bernardo Silva | 90 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.8 |
| R. Sterling | 87 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | Y | 6.8 |
| S. Agüero | 79 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6.8 |
| R. Mahrez | 60 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7.2 |
| K. De Bruyne | 30 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | Y | 6.9 |
| Gabriel Jesus | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| L. Sané | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.8 |
Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that player. Rating is the data provider’s.
Form, Head-to-Head & Standings
The numbers behind Arsenal v Manchester City — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2018-03-01 Arsenal 0–3 Manchester City
- 2018-02-25 Arsenal 0–3 Manchester City
- 2017-11-05 Manchester City 3–1 Arsenal
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Arsenal and Manchester City?
- In their last 3 meetings, Arsenal won 0, Manchester City won 3 and there were 0 draws, averaging 3.33 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Arsenal and Manchester City?
- Recent form — Arsenal 2W 0D 3L; Manchester City 4W 1D 0L.
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