The rivalry between Arsenal vs Manchester City has become one of the most fascinating stories in English football in recent years. Fans often debate which club is the leading club in terms of overall success, and one of the main criteria for comparison is the number of trophies won.
Despite Arsenal’s clear historical lead in terms of total trophies, Manchester City have dominated the modern era under Pep Guardiola.
Arsenal, who won multiple Premier League titles, FA Cups, and Community Shields during Arsene Wenger‘s Invincibles in the late 1990s and early 2000s, have not been able to break their league title drought for more than 20 years, despite FA Cup successes.
Before 2008, Arsenal held a decisive lead in head-to-head matches (88-59 in league games) and in silverware, but since 2008, with a significant financial investment from Abu Dhabi, City have transformed into a global powerhouse.
Manchester City have collected over 20 major trophies since 2011, including their first UEFA Champions League title, most notably under Pep Guardiola.
In this article, we will compare every major trophy won by both clubs up to 2025 – and ultimately answer the question: who has won more trophies?
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Arsenal vs Manchester City Trophy Comparison (as of 2025)
- Arsenal have won 48 major trophies: 46 Domestic, and 2 International
- Manchester City have won 32 major trophies: 29 Domestic, and 3 International
| Competition | Arsenal | Manchester City |
|---|---|---|
| First Division / Premier League | 13 | 9 |
| FA Cup | 14 | 6 |
| League Cup (EFL Cup) | 2 | 8 |
| Community Shield | 17 | 6 |
| UEFA Champions League | 0 | 1 |
| UEFA Europa League | 0 | 0 |
| UEFA Conference League | 0 | 0 |
| UEFA Super Cup | 0 | 1 |
| Cup Winners’ Cup | 1 | 0 |
| Inter-Cities Fairs Cup | 1 | 0 |
| FIFA Club World Cup | 0 | 1 |
| Total Major Trophies | 48 | 32 |
Who is more successful, Arsenal or Manchester City?
When it comes to measuring football success in England, Arsenal and Manchester City are two of the most talked-about clubs. However, Arsenal holds a clear historical advantage in terms of major honours as of 2025. Manchester City, on the other hand, have seen most of its success in the modern era, particularly after the transformative Abu Dhabi-backed takeover in 2008.
The answer to who is more successful depends on how you define success: longevity and tradition (Arsenal), or modern dominance and global impact (Manchester City).
