Manchester United vs Arsenal: all-time head-to-head stats, records & history
Manchester United and Arsenal have faced each other in 245 competitive matches across all tournaments since their first meeting in 1894.Manchester United lead the all-time record with 103 wins to Arsenal’s 91, with 51 draws — though Arsenal have dominated recent meetings, winning four consecutive Premier League fixtures against United between 2023 and 2025.
Last Updated : March 2026
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| 245 | Matches Played | 245 | ||
| 103 | Wins | 91 | ||
| 51 | Draws | 51 | ||
| 20 | 🏆 | Premier League titles | 13 | |
| 3 | 🏆 | Champions League titles | 0 | |
| 13 | FA Cups | 🏆 | 14 | |
| 6 | 🏆 | League Cups | 2 | |
| 1 | 🏆 | UEFA Cup / Europa League | 0 | |
| 1 | 🏆 | FIFA Club World Cup | 0 | |
| Wayne Rooney – 253 | All Time Club Top Scorer | Thierry Henry – 228 |
Who has won more matches between Manchester United and Arsenal?
Manchester United lead with 103 wins compared to Arsenal’s 91, with 51 draws across 245 competitive matches in all tournaments.
Who is the top scorer in the Manchester United vs Arsenal fixture?
Wayne Rooney holds the record as the highest scoring player in this fixture with 12 goals for United, while David Herd — who played for both clubs — scored 11 times.
What is the biggest win in this fixture?
Manchester United’s biggest win was an 8-2 victory at Old Trafford in August 2011, with Wayne Rooney scoring a hat-trick. Arsenal’s biggest win was a 6-1 victory at Highbury in 1925.
Who are the all-time top scorers for each club?
Thierry Henry is Arsenal’s all-time record scorer with 228 goals. Wayne Rooney is Manchester United’s all-time record scorer with 253 goals.
What was the most recent result between the two sides?
Manchester United beat Arsenal 3-2 at the Emirates in January 2026, with Patrick Dorgu and Matheus Cunha scoring stunning goals to claim all three points.