The Arsenal versus Man City fixtures across 2024 to 2026 have alternated between tight contests, statement victories and a cup final. The rivalry no longer reads as master and apprentice. Mikel Arteta has guided Arsenal to higher levels and a first league title in 22 years is within touching distance, with anything but defeat on Sunday strengthening the Gunners\u2019 hopes despite recent wobbles.<\/p>\n
Two years ago Arsenal travelled to the Etihad at the end of March in a match that proved a stalemate. Liverpool remained in the title race, and Arsenal opted to play for a point, focusing on containment. It was a game of very few chances and the visitors failed to make the most of late counterattacking moments. That draw proved only a brief blemish; Arsenal\u2019s subsequent defeat to Aston Villa ultimately handed City the title.<\/p>\n
An early-season Etihad meeting left City compromised after Ballon d\u2019Or winner Rodri suffered an ACL tear. The match itself opened with Erling Haaland making the most of excellent work from Savinho. Riccardo Calafiori produced a stunning equaliser before Gabriel powered Arsenal in front from a corner. Leandro Trossard\u2019s controversial second yellow made Arsenal\u2019s task harsher, yet a resilient defence kept City at bay until John Stones crashed home a stoppage-time equaliser to salvage a point for the hosts.<\/p>\n
Arsenal\u2019s emphatic response came in February 2025, a 5\u20131 victory in which Hale End prospects made defining contributions. Myles Lewis-Skelly struck a third and even stole Haaland\u2019s celebration, and Ethan Nwaneri provided the finishing touch with a sumptuous left-footed effort.<\/p>\n
Another league meeting produced a gritty 1\u20131 draw. Tijjani Reijnders made an immediate impact at the Emirates, setting up Haaland, and Arsenal only rescued a point late when Gabriel Martinelli lobbed Gianluigi Donnarumma in the 93rd minute.<\/p>\n
The most recent encounter was the Carabao Cup final, a day Arsenal had targeted after a two-legged win over Chelsea. James Trafford made early saves, City grew into the game and Kepa Arrizabalaga\u2019s error opened the scoring. Nico O\u2019Reilly\u2019s quick brace settled the final and secured City their fifth Carabao Cup of the Guardiola era.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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