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Arsenal vs. Manchester City: Who Has More Trophies? A Complete Comparison

As Arsenal and Manchester City prepare to face off again in the 2026/27 season, their trophy counts remain remarkably close. After finishing runners-up three times in a row—twice behind City—Mikel Arteta led Arsenal to end a 22-year wait for a league title. Fans are tipping Arsenal to retain their crown, but City's new manager Enzo Maresca aims to make an impact early when they clash in the Community Shield in Cardiff.

This recent rivalry is just a chapter in the long histories of two clubs with over a century of silverware between them.

Overall Trophy Count: Narrow Lead for Arsenal

Looking at major trophies, Arsenal holds a slim advantage with 32 titles compared to City's 31. Although Arsenal has been a prominent English club for much longer, City's first major trophy—the 1904 FA Cup—predates Arsenal's earliest wins. City's rapid rise in the 21st century has closed what was once a wide gap.

League Titles: Arsenal Ahead But City Closing In

  • Arsenal Premier League/First Division titles: 14 (last won 2025/26)
  • Manchester City Premier League/First Division titles: 10 (last won 2023/24)
  • English all-time ranking: Arsenal third, behind Liverpool and Manchester United (both 20 titles); City fourth
  • Second division titles: City holds joint record with Leicester City (7), but these are not considered major trophies

Domestic Cups: City Leads in League Cups, Arsenal Dominates FA Cup

The 2026 League Cup final marked only their second meeting in a major cup final. Their earlier clash came in 2018 when City beat Arsenal 3-0, featuring goals from Sergio Aguero, Vincent Kompany, and David Silva. City's nine League Cup victories far outnumber Arsenal's two.

In the FA Cup, Arsenal leads with 14 titles—the most in history—while City has won eight, including their latest in 2026 against Chelsea. Interestingly, the two clubs have never faced each other in an FA Cup final.

Arsenal also holds the upper hand in the Community Shield with 18 wins, compared to City's seven, highlighted by Arsenal’s 3-0 win over City in 2026.

  • First Division / Premier League: Man City 10 (2023/24), Arsenal 14 (2025/26)
  • FA Cup: Man City 8 (2025/26), Arsenal 14 (2019/20)
  • League Cup: Man City 9 (2025/26), Arsenal 2 (1992/93)
  • Total Major Domestic Trophies: Man City 27, Arsenal 30
  • FA Community Shield: Man City 7 (2024), Arsenal 18 (2026)
  • Second Division Titles: Man City 7 (2001/02), Arsenal 0
  • Total Other Domestic Trophies: Man City 14, Arsenal 18

European and Global Success Favors Manchester City

City boasts more European honors thanks to their 2023 Champions League triumph, a trophy Arsenal has never won. Both clubs have each won the now-defunct European Cup Winners’ Cup once—City in 1969/70 and Arsenal in 1993/94. Arsenal also won the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup in 1969/70, a competition City never claimed.

City has further global accolades with their 2023 UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup wins, adding to their international reputation.

The two sides have never met in any UEFA competition, partly due to UEFA regulations limiting teams from the same country meeting before knockout rounds. This changed slightly with the introduction of the Swiss model in 2024/25 but given City's recent rise and Arsenal’s lack of European titles, it's unsurprising.

  • UEFA Champions League: Man City 1 (2022/23), Arsenal 0
  • UEFA Cup Winners' Cup: Man City 1 (1969/70), Arsenal 1 (1993/94)
  • Inter-Cities Fairs Cup: Man City 0, Arsenal 1 (1969/70)
  • UEFA Super Cup: Man City 1 (2023), Arsenal 0
  • FIFA Club World Cup: Man City 1 (2023), Arsenal 0
  • Total Global Trophies: Man City 4, Arsenal 2

Head-to-Head Record: Arsenal Leads

Across 217 matches, Arsenal has edged City with 101 wins, while City has 67 victories and 49 draws. Most clashes occurred in league play, where Arsenal also leads.

In the FA Cup, Arsenal has four wins to City's two. The League Cup meetings are nearly even, with Arsenal winning five, losing four, and drawing one. Arsenal also holds the advantage in the Community Shield encounters.

  • League: 196 matches, Arsenal 89 wins, 47 draws, City 60 wins
  • FA Cup: 6 matches, Arsenal 4 wins, 0 draws, City 2 wins
  • EFL Cup: 11 matches, Arsenal 5 wins, 1 draw, City 5 wins
  • Community Shield: 4 matches, Arsenal 3 wins, 1 draw, City 0 wins
  • European Matches: 0
  • Total Matches: 217, Arsenal 101 wins, 49 draws, City 67 wins

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