Full statistical breakdown of both squads for the 2024/25 Premier League season
About the Data: These comprehensive datasets include all players who made appearances for Arsenal and Manchester City during the 2024/25 Premier League season. Statistics are sourced from FBREF and include key performance metrics normalized per 90 minutes of play.
Key Metrics Explained: Goals and assists are shown both as totals and per 90 minutes, allowing fair comparison regardless of playing time. Expected Goals (xG) and Expected Assisted Goals (xAG) provide context for finishing and creative quality beyond raw numbers.
| Player | Nation | Pos | Age | MP | Starts | Min | 90s | Gls | Ast | G+A | xG | npxG | xAG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kai Havertz | GER | FW,MF | 25 | 23 | 21 | 1,875 | 20.8 | 9 | 3 | 12 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 2.4 |
| Leandro Trossard | BEL | FW | 29 | 38 | 28 | 2,546 | 28.3 | 8 | 7 | 15 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 6.1 |
| Gabriel Martinelli | BRA | FW,MF | 23 | 33 | 25 | 2,290 | 25.4 | 8 | 4 | 12 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 5.0 |
| Mikel Merino | ESP | MF,FW | 28 | 28 | 17 | 1,586 | 17.6 | 7 | 2 | 9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 2.0 |
| Bukayo Saka | ENG | FW,MF | 22 | 25 | 20 | 1,729 | 19.2 | 6 | 10 | 16 | 6.8 | 6.0 | 7.6 |
| Declan Rice | ENG | MF | 25 | 35 | 33 | 2,825 | 31.4 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 6.6 |
| Thomas Partey | GHA | MF,DF | 31 | 35 | 31 | 2,797 | 31.1 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.1 |
| Ethan Nwaneri | ENG | FW,MF | 17 | 26 | 11 | 895 | 9.9 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| Gabriel Jesus | BRA | FW | 27 | 17 | 6 | 608 | 6.8 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 0.7 |
| Gabriel Magalhães | BRA | DF | 26 | 28 | 28 | 2,363 | 26.3 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 0.9 |
| Squad Total | - | - | 25.8 | 38 | 418 | 3,420 | 38 | 67 | 55 | 122 | 59.9 | 58.4 | 45.3 |
Younger Squad: Arsenal's average age of 25.8 years is a full year younger than City's 26.8, contributing to better fitness and availability throughout the season.
Defensive Excellence: While not shown in this offensive dataset, Arsenal conceded just 34 goals compared to City's 42 - a critical factor in their superior league finish.
Balanced Attack: Multiple players contributing goals and assists demonstrates Arsenal's less predictable attacking approach.
| Player | Nation | Pos | Age | MP | Starts | Min | 90s | Gls | Ast | G+A | xG | npxG | xAG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erling Haaland | NOR | FW | 24 | 31 | 31 | 2,736 | 30.4 | 22 | 3 | 25 | 22.0 | 18.8 | 3.0 |
| Phil Foden | ENG | MF,FW | 24 | 28 | 20 | 1,777 | 19.7 | 7 | 2 | 9 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 4.8 |
| Omar Marmoush | EGY | FW,MF | 25 | 16 | 14 | 1,175 | 13.1 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 2.8 |
| Mateo Kovačić | CRO | MF | 30 | 31 | 25 | 2,198 | 24.4 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 3.6 |
| Joško Gvardiol | CRO | DF | 22 | 37 | 36 | 3,277 | 36.4 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 4.6 | 4.3 | 2.1 |
| Bernardo Silva | POR | MF,FW | 29 | 33 | 29 | 2,670 | 29.7 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 5.1 |
| Kevin De Bruyne | BEL | MF,FW | 33 | 28 | 19 | 1,702 | 18.9 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 8.0 |
| James Mcatee | ENG | MF,FW | 21 | 15 | 3 | 349 | 3.9 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 2.8 | 2.8 | 0.5 |
| John Stones | ENG | DF,MF | 30 | 11 | 6 | 548 | 6.1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| Nico O'Reilly | ENG | DF | 19 | 9 | 6 | 528 | 5.9 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 0.4 |
| Squad Total | - | - | 26.8 | 38 | 418 | 3,420 | 38 | 71 | 51 | 122 | 68.1 | 64.9 | 54.2 |
Attacking Superiority: City scored 4 more goals than Arsenal (71 vs 67) and had higher xG (68.1 vs 59.9), demonstrating superior attacking quality.
Individual Brilliance: Haaland's 22 goals far exceeded any Arsenal player, and City's top performers showed higher individual peaks.
The Paradox: Despite better attacking stats, City finished 3rd. Their 42 goals conceded vs Arsenal's 34 tells the defensive story that ultimately decided the title race.