Like with most rivalries that include Manchester City, the competition between the Sky Blues and Arsenal was mostly one-sided until this century.
With City joining the ranks of the world's richest clubs in recent years, the club has enjoyed far more success against traditional powers Arsenal over the past decade than in the preceding 100 years of the two sides' respective histories. This has come to a head in the current Premier League season, with Arsenal clinging to a narrow lead atop the standings (as of April 16) with City in hot pursuit.
The Sky Blues have lost just once in the past 14 meetings with the Gunners, but prior to City's emergence as a financial heavyweight in the world's game, Arsenal were the dominant side in the league standings and most times the teams went head-to-head. The proof is in the clubs' respective trophycases, where the North London side still boasts a big advantage over the Mancunians.
Arsenal vs. Manchester City head-to-head record
Arsenal lead in the head-to-head record between the two teams, with 85 wins to Manchester City's 53; the remaining 42 matches have finished as draws.
Arsenal trophy record
Domestically, the club has won 13 League titles, a record 14 FA Cups, two League Cups and 16 FA Community Shields. In international competitions, the club has won one Inter-Cities Fairs Cup (considered a predecessor to the Europa League and one UEFA Cup Winners' Cup).
Manchester City trophy record
Manchester City have won eight League titles, six FA Cups, eight League Cups, and six FA Community Shields. They have won the the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup once.
Arsenal's biggest win against Manchester City
Arsenal 7-3 Manchester City, 6 October 1956
Manchester City's biggest win against Arsenal
Manchester City 6-3 Arsenal, 14 December 2013