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Manchester City vs Arsenal

28 August 2021 at 12:30Etihad Stadium, Manchester
Referee: M. Atkinson

Match Summary

Manchester City defeated Arsenal 5:0. The match was played in Premier League 2021.

Rivalry since 2010

Manchester City vs Arsenal Head to Head Results· 38

Manchester City and Arsenal have met 38 times — Manchester City won 21, Arsenal won 8, with 9 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2010. Manchester City leads the head-to-head with 21 victories from 38 meetings. A combined 106 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.79 per match (65 for the home side, 41 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.

Drawn
9
·
8
wins
Total goals
106 · 2.8/match
Both scored
18/38 · 47%
Over 2.5
21/38 · 55%

Recent Meetings

19/04/26Premier League
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22/03/26League Cup
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21/09/25Premier League
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02/02/25Premier League
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22/09/24Premier League
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31/03/24Premier League
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08/10/23Premier League
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26/04/23Premier League
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15/02/23Premier League
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27/01/23FA Cup
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Highest-scoring game: 63 v 2013

Recent Form

WWonDDrawnLLost

In their last 6 matches, Manchester City have recorded 4 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats. Arsenal show 5 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses from their last 6 outings.

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

This data is sourced from football-data.co.uk and covers historical match results and pre-match odds. These figures do not represent current or live odds and cannot be used for placing bets. Betting is not possible on this website. Provided for analytical and research purposes only.

Goals in This Fixture

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

3.3

Average goals per game

70%

Games with 3+ goals

70%

Both teams scored

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.

draws
3
10 meetings
2
wins

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (60%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (77%) — the odds may underestimate Arsenal.

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.

19 Apr 202625/261.83/3.70/4.20
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21 Sept 202525/261.89/3.85/3.90
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2 Feb 202524/251.96/3.54/3.87
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22 Sept 202424/251.83/3.59/4.51
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31 Mar 202423/241.91/3.82/3.81
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8 Oct 202323/242.88/3.46/2.42
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26 Apr 202322/231.55/4.45/5.59
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15 Feb 202322/232.91/3.50/2.40
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1 Jan 202221/225.85/4.55/1.52
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28 Aug 202121/221.25/6.03/12.20
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Market Summary

Margin: 4.8%

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 80.0%Draw 16.6%Away 8.2%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.245.8012.00
Max1.266.2812.59
Over 2.5: 63.7%Under 2.5: 42.2%
Market favourite:Manchester City · Heavy 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 market76.9%15.4%7.7%
Public market76.2%15.9%7.9%

Manchester City vs Arsenal — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Manchester City
Result vs. Market: Manchester City (80%)

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.

Manchester CityHalf-time:30Arsenal
25Shots1
10Shots on target0

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: Manchester City

W 558D 226L 286
Over 2.555
Goals scored1939

Away Record: Arsenal

W 702D 305L 253
Over 2.554
Goals scored2293

Data: football-data.co.uk

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 14 May 2026