The record
| Statistic | ARS | Draws | MUN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wins | 13 | 10 | 17 |
| Goals scored | 53 | — | 57 |
| Biggest win | 3-0 (2018) | — | 4-0 (2010) |
Last six meetings
The story of the fixture
Arsenal and Manchester United have met 40 times in the records we hold. Arsenal have won 13 (33%), Manchester United have won 17 (43%) and 10 finished level. Across those matches Arsenal have scored 53 and conceded 57, an average of 2.75 goals per meeting.
The last six meetings tell a different story from the all-time record: 3 wins for Arsenal, 1 draw and 2 for Manchester United, with 24 goals in total. The heaviest win in the series is Arsenal 3-0 in 2018; Manchester United's best is 4-0 in 2010.
Manchester United hold the overall edge, and the margin of 4 wins is large enough to survive a bad run. That advantage has usually been built at home, where the crowd and the pitch shape how both teams set up.
Common questions
How many times have Arsenal and Manchester United played each other?
40 recorded meetings, with 13 wins for Arsenal, 17 for Manchester United and 10 draws.
Who has the better head to head record, Arsenal or Manchester United?
Manchester United, with 17 wins from 40 meetings.