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

The rivalry between Arsenal and Manchester City continues to captivate fans as they prepare for the 2026/27 season. After finishing runners-up three times in a row, with two of those behind City, Arsenal finally ended a 22-year wait by claiming the Premier League title under Mikel Arteta.

Many expect Arsenal to defend their crown, but City, now led by Enzo Maresca following Pep Guardiola's departure, aim to set the tone early in the Community Shield clash in Cardiff.

This fresh chapter is just a small part of a long history filled with trophies and achievements stretching back over a century for both clubs.

Trophy Counts: Arsenal vs Manchester City

The total number of major trophies held by these two giants is very close. Arsenal lead narrowly with 32 major titles compared to City's 31. Despite Arsenal’s longer presence as a dominant English club, City's earliest major win dates back to their 1904 FA Cup triumph. The rapid rise of City in the 21st century has closed much of the historical gap.

League Titles

Arsenal’s recent league victory in 2025/26 pushed their total to 14, ranking them third in England behind Liverpool and Manchester United (each with 20). City have secured 10 league titles, eight of which came during the Premier League era.

City also share the record for most second division titles (seven) with Leicester City, although these are not counted as major honours.

Cup Successes

The 2026 League Cup final marked only the second major final where Arsenal and City faced off, the previous one being the 2018 League Cup where City won 3-0 thanks to goals from Sergio Aguero, Vincent Kompany, and David Silva.

City have nine League Cup wins compared to Arsenal’s two. Together, both clubs boast 22 FA Cup titles—Arsenal with 14 and City with 8—but they have never clashed in an FA Cup final.

Arsenal remain the most successful team ever in the FA Cup, while City's 2026 victory over Chelsea brought them their eighth title.

Arsenal claimed a commanding 3-0 win against City in the 2026 Community Shield, securing their 18th success in this traditional season opener.

• Competition: First Division / Premier LeagueMan City titles (last): 10 (2023/24)
• Arsenal titles (last): 14 (2025/26)

• Man City titles (last): 8 (2025/26)
• Arsenal titles (last): 14 (2019/20)

• Man City titles (last): 9 (2025/26)
• Arsenal titles (last): 2 (1992/93)

• Man City titles (last): 7 (2024)
• Arsenal titles (last): 18 (2026)

• Man City titles (last): 7 (2001/02)
• Arsenal titles (last): 0

European and Global Achievements

On the European front, City have the edge due to their 2023 UEFA Champions League victory, an achievement Arsenal has yet to reach. Both clubs have lifted the now-defunct European Cup Winners' Cup once each: City in 1969/70 and Arsenal in 1993/94.

Interestingly, the two sides have never met in any UEFA competition matches. Restrictions on teams from the same country meeting before knockout rounds historically limited encounters between such clubs. These rules recently relaxed with the introduction of the 'Swiss model' in 2024/25.

City also boast victories in the UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup in 2023, adding to their global honours.

• 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 Titles: Man City 4, Arsenal 2

Head-to-Head Results

Across 216 meetings, Arsenal hold 100 wins versus City's 67, with 49 draws. Most encounters have occurred in league play, where Arsenal maintain a similar advantage.

In the FA Cup, Arsenal lead with four wins to City's two. League Cup matches between them are nearly balanced, with Arsenal winning five, losing four, and drawing one. The Community Shield has seen Arsenal win three of four matches.

• Competition: LeagueMatches: 196
• Arsenal wins: 89
• Draws: 47
• Man City wins: 60

• Matches: 6
• Arsenal wins: 4
• Draws: 0
• Man City wins: 2

• Matches: 11
• Arsenal wins: 5
• Draws: 1
• Man City wins: 5

• Matches: 4
• Arsenal wins: 3
• Draws: 1
• Man City wins: 0

• Matches: 0
• Arsenal wins: 0
• Draws: 0
• Man City wins: 0