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Arsenal and Man City have played 15 of the same fixtures and the difference in points is +1 in Arsenal's favour:
AST A 0
BHA H +2
FUL A 0
LEE H 0
LIV H -2
LIV A -3
MUN H -3
MUN A +3
NEW A +3
NFO A -2
SUN H 0
SUN A 0
TOT H +3
WHU H 0
WOL H 0
Going to be tight.
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AST A 0
BHA H +2
FUL A 0
LEE H 0
LIV H -2
LIV A -3
MUN H -3
MUN A +3
NEW A +3
NFO A -2
SUN H 0
SUN A 0
TOT H +3
WHU H 0
WOL H 0
Going to be tight.
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February 8, 2026 at 10:47 PM
Arsenal and Man City have played 15 of the same fixtures and the difference in points is +1 in Arsenal's favour:
AST A 0
BHA H +2
FUL A 0
LEE H 0
LIV H -2
LIV A -3
MUN H -3
MUN A +3
NEW A +3
NFO A -2
SUN H 0
SUN A 0
TOT H +3
WHU H 0
WOL H 0
Going to be tight.
Write your repl
AST A 0
BHA H +2
FUL A 0
LEE H 0
LIV H -2
LIV A -3
MUN H -3
MUN A +3
NEW A +3
NFO A -2
SUN H 0
SUN A 0
TOT H +3
WHU H 0
WOL H 0
Going to be tight.
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Well that result didn't help. Arsenal are 12 points better off vs equivalent fixtures last season. If results match last season's for the rest of 25/26, final totals:
86 Arsenal (+12)
84 Man City (+13)
66 Villa (-)
65 Liverpool (-19)
61 Chelsea (-8)
58 Man Utd (+16)
47 Newcastle (-19)
35 Spurs (-3)
86 Arsenal (+12)
84 Man City (+13)
66 Villa (-)
65 Liverpool (-19)
61 Chelsea (-8)
58 Man Utd (+16)
47 Newcastle (-19)
35 Spurs (-3)
February 8, 2026 at 6:48 PM
Well that result didn't help. Arsenal are 12 points better off vs equivalent fixtures last season. If results match last season's for the rest of 25/26, final totals:
86 Arsenal (+12)
84 Man City (+13)
66 Villa (-)
65 Liverpool (-19)
61 Chelsea (-8)
58 Man Utd (+16)
47 Newcastle (-19)
35 Spurs (-3)
86 Arsenal (+12)
84 Man City (+13)
66 Villa (-)
65 Liverpool (-19)
61 Chelsea (-8)
58 Man Utd (+16)
47 Newcastle (-19)
35 Spurs (-3)
It's going to be hilarious when Arsenal win the Premier League by a goal difference of +1 over City.
February 8, 2026 at 6:39 PM
It's going to be hilarious when Arsenal win the Premier League by a goal difference of +1 over City.
If only you could put a few players in a human wall to prevent that sort of shot.
February 8, 2026 at 6:05 PM
If only you could put a few players in a human wall to prevent that sort of shot.
February 8, 2026 at 3:21 PM
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𝐀𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝟏-𝟎 𝐌𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲
Olivia Smith's early goal was enough to give Arsenal all three points against WSL leaders Manchester City at the Emirates on Sunday.
It brought an end to City's 13-game winning streak.
Olivia Smith's early goal was enough to give Arsenal all three points against WSL leaders Manchester City at the Emirates on Sunday.
It brought an end to City's 13-game winning streak.
February 8, 2026 at 2:16 PM
𝐀𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝟏-𝟎 𝐌𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲
Olivia Smith's early goal was enough to give Arsenal all three points against WSL leaders Manchester City at the Emirates on Sunday.
It brought an end to City's 13-game winning streak.
Olivia Smith's early goal was enough to give Arsenal all three points against WSL leaders Manchester City at the Emirates on Sunday.
It brought an end to City's 13-game winning streak.
Incredible number of empty seats again yesterday at the Emirates. These games are selling out, but the tickets are clearly not getting into the hands of fans who want to go.
February 8, 2026 at 1:45 PM
Incredible number of empty seats again yesterday at the Emirates. These games are selling out, but the tickets are clearly not getting into the hands of fans who want to go.
Olivia Smith has scored in three of her last four WSL matches.
February 8, 2026 at 12:29 PM
Olivia Smith has scored in three of her last four WSL matches.
February 8, 2026 at 11:49 AM
There have been at least three goals scored in each of the last seven WSL meetings between Arsenal Women and Man City Women, with 16 goals netted in the last three matchups.
#ARSMCI
#ARSMCI
February 8, 2026 at 11:47 AM
There have been at least three goals scored in each of the last seven WSL meetings between Arsenal Women and Man City Women, with 16 goals netted in the last three matchups.
#ARSMCI
#ARSMCI
Arsenal striker Alessia Russo turns 27 today and could become the third player to score on their birthday in the Women’s Super League for the Gunners after Jodie Taylor vs Chelsea in May 2017 (31st birthday) and Stina Blackstenius vs Manchester United in February 2022 (26th birthday).
#ARSMCI
#ARSMCI
February 8, 2026 at 11:43 AM
Arsenal striker Alessia Russo turns 27 today and could become the third player to score on their birthday in the Women’s Super League for the Gunners after Jodie Taylor vs Chelsea in May 2017 (31st birthday) and Stina Blackstenius vs Manchester United in February 2022 (26th birthday).
#ARSMCI
#ARSMCI
Manchester City have won each of their 13 league games since losing on MD1 to Chelsea and will be looking to equal the longest winning run in Women’s Super League history, set by the Citizens themselves between November 2023 and April 2024, and Arsenal between March and November 2022.
#ARSMCI
#ARSMCI
February 8, 2026 at 11:41 AM
Manchester City have won each of their 13 league games since losing on MD1 to Chelsea and will be looking to equal the longest winning run in Women’s Super League history, set by the Citizens themselves between November 2023 and April 2024, and Arsenal between March and November 2022.
#ARSMCI
#ARSMCI
Viktor Gyökeres has scored 13 goals in all competitions this season. Last season's top scorer was Kai Havertz with 15.
February 8, 2026 at 11:33 AM
Viktor Gyökeres has scored 13 goals in all competitions this season. Last season's top scorer was Kai Havertz with 15.
Viktor Gyökeres has scored six goals from his last eight shots on target in all competitions.
Overall, he's scored 13 from 25 attempts on target.
Overall, he's scored 13 from 25 attempts on target.
February 8, 2026 at 11:12 AM
Viktor Gyökeres has scored six goals from his last eight shots on target in all competitions.
Overall, he's scored 13 from 25 attempts on target.
Overall, he's scored 13 from 25 attempts on target.
Leandro Trossard now has 49 goal involvements for Arsenal (26 goals and 23 assists).
February 8, 2026 at 11:06 AM
Leandro Trossard now has 49 goal involvements for Arsenal (26 goals and 23 assists).
Viktor Gyökeres has now scored as many Premier League goals for Arsenal as Marouane Chamakh and Davor Suker.
February 8, 2026 at 11:05 AM
Viktor Gyökeres has now scored as many Premier League goals for Arsenal as Marouane Chamakh and Davor Suker.
Only two teams (Southampton 25 and Fulham 18) have played more away games at Arsenal in the Premier League without ever winning any than Sunderland (17).
#ARSSUN
#ARSSUN
February 8, 2026 at 10:30 AM
Only two teams (Southampton 25 and Fulham 18) have played more away games at Arsenal in the Premier League without ever winning any than Sunderland (17).
#ARSSUN
#ARSSUN
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February 7, 2026 at 5:34 PM
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The Gunners are unbeaten in their last 44 home games against promoted teams since defeat by Newcastle in September 2010. (W39 D5). They have won the last 15 in a row.
#ARSSUN
#ARSSUN
February 7, 2026 at 5:35 PM
The Gunners are unbeaten in their last 44 home games against promoted teams since defeat by Newcastle in September 2010. (W39 D5). They have won the last 15 in a row.
#ARSSUN
#ARSSUN
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The best photo I have ever seen. Bless you Martinelli
February 7, 2026 at 5:02 PM
The best photo I have ever seen. Bless you Martinelli
The Gunners are unbeaten in their last 44 home games against promoted teams since defeat by Newcastle in September 2010. (W39 D5). They have won the last 15 in a row.
#ARSSUN
#ARSSUN
February 7, 2026 at 5:35 PM
The Gunners are unbeaten in their last 44 home games against promoted teams since defeat by Newcastle in September 2010. (W39 D5). They have won the last 15 in a row.
#ARSSUN
#ARSSUN