Arsenal F.C.–Manchester City F.C. rivalry

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The rivalry between English professional football clubs Arsenal and Manchester City began in 2008 after Manchester City were the subject of major financial investment. Prior to this, Arsenal were one of the stronger teams in English football, last winning the Premier League in 2003–04, and had not finished behind City since 1993. Arsenal saw several important players such as Emmanuel Adebayor and Samir Nasri leave for Manchester City. Arsenal's then-manager Arsène Wenger criticised City's transfer policy and financial strategy. In 2012 City won their first English title since 1968, and would go on to win several more over the following decade. Arsenal would win several FA Cups in this period, but would rarely pose a threat to City in the Premier League. The two clubs competed for the Premier League title throughout the 2022–23 season with Arsenal leading for significant periods of the season, and during the 2023–24 season but City prevailed both times; however, they lost out to Arsenal...

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