What happened the last time Arsenal played Manchester City?

Arsenal and Manchester City meet again this season and this time it could be a potential Premier League title decider.

Pep Guardiola and Mikel Arteta, who once shared the dugout in Manchester, now face off as the Gunners travel to the Etihad Stadium on Sunday.

When was the last time Arsenal played Manchester City?

The last time Arsenal played Manchester City was in the League Cup final in March 2026. The teams have met twice so far this season.

What happened the last time Arsenal played Manchester City?

Manchester City reaffirmed themselves as trophy winners supreme as they delivered a cleansing reality check to Arsenal with a 2-0 win in the League Cup final thanks to Nico O’Reilly’s second-half double at Wembley on Sunday.

Premier League leaders Arsenal emerged as favorites to win their first trophy since 2020 but were found wanting as City deservedly won the competition for a ninth time.

It could be one of the finest triumphs in Guardiola’s vast collection as his impressive side shook off midweek elimination from the Champions League to mock rumors of power shifts and Arsenal’s quadrupling.

Arsenal, who had not won the League Cup since 1993, simply failed to show up and will have to dust themselves off and focus on winning a first Premier League title since 2004.

What happened the last time Arsenal played Manchester City in the Premier League?

Arsenal and Manchester City last played in the Premier League in September last year.

Gabriel Martinelli’s final equalizer gave the Gunners a 1-1 draw at home to Manchester City, canceling out Erling Haaland’s early goal and earning Arteta’s a barely deserved point.

Published on April 19, 2026