Manchester City 2-1 Arsenal
Updated
Manchester City won: Manchester City 2-1 Arsenal in the Premier League (Round 33) on Sun, 19 Apr 2026 at Etihad Stadium, Manchester. Manchester City goals: Rayan Cherki 16', Erling Haaland 65'. Arsenal goals: Kai Havertz 18'. Expected goals: 1.36-1.62. Possession: 59-41. Player of the match: Erling Haaland (8.4).
Match report
Manchester City beat Arsenal 2-1
Manchester City edged Arsenal 2-1 at Etihad Stadium on Sunday 19 April in the Premier League.
Rayan Cherki put Manchester City ahead on 16' (1-0), Kai Havertz levelled for Arsenal on 18' (1-1) and Erling Haaland restored Manchester City's lead on 65' (2-1).
Manchester City had 59% of the ball, shots were 15-9 (5-3 on target) and expected goals finished 1.36-1.62.
Erling Haaland (Manchester City) was player of the match with an 8.4 rating.
Attendance: 52,523. Referee: Anthony Taylor.
Match stats
| Manchester City | Arsenal | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 59 | 41 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.36 | 1.62 |
| Total shots | 15 | 9 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 40 | 14 |
| Big chances | 5 | 5 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 4 |
| Accurate passes | 424 (85%) | 262 (75%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 2 |
| Corners | 8 | 5 |
| Total shots | 15 | 9 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 3 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 5 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 2 | 2 |
| Shots inside box | 13 | 8 |
Lineups
Manchester City (4-2-3-1): Gianluigi Donnarumma, Matheus Nunes, Abdukodir Khusanov, Marc Guéhi, Nico O'Reilly, Rodri, Bernardo Silva, Antoine Semenyo, Rayan Cherki, Jérémy Doku, Erling Haaland
Arsenal (4-2-3-1): David Raya, Cristhian Mosquera, William Saliba, Gabriel, Piero Hincapié, Martín Zubimendi, Declan Rice, Noni Madueke, Martin Ødegaard, Eberechi Eze, Kai Havertz
Key events
- 16' · Goal · Rayan Cherki (Manchester City)
- 18' · Goal · Kai Havertz (Arsenal)
- 36' · Yellow card · Cristhian Mosquera (Arsenal)
- 46' · Substitution · Gabriel Martinelli for Noni Madueke (Arsenal)
- 60' · Yellow card · Marc Guéhi (Manchester City)
- 65' · Goal · Erling Haaland (Manchester City)
- 74' · Substitution · Leandro Trossard for Eberechi Eze (Arsenal)
- 74' · Substitution · Ben White for Cristhian Mosquera (Arsenal)
- 83' · Yellow card · Erling Haaland (Manchester City)
- 83' · Yellow card · Gabriel (Arsenal)
- 84' · Substitution · Viktor Gyökeres for Martín Zubimendi (Arsenal)
- 84' · Yellow card · Pep Guardiola (Manchester City)
- 85' · Substitution · Phil Foden for Rayan Cherki (Manchester City)
- 88' · Substitution · Savinho for Jérémy Doku (Manchester City)
- 88' · Substitution · Nico González for Rodri (Manchester City)
- 90'+6 · Substitution · Nathan Aké for Antoine Semenyo (Manchester City)
All-time head-to-head
56 league meetings since 1993: Manchester City 20, draws 13, Arsenal 23.
Questions
Who won Manchester City vs Arsenal?
Manchester City won, 2-1 (Premier League) on Sun, 19 Apr 2026.
When and where is Manchester City vs Arsenal?
Sun, 19 Apr 2026, 15:30 UTC at Etihad Stadium, Manchester, Premier League.
What is the head-to-head record between Manchester City and Arsenal?
In 56 league meetings since 1993: Manchester City 20 wins, 13 draws, Arsenal 23 wins (goals 77-81).