Champions League: Arsenal v AS Roma

Arsène Wenger looks on from the sidelines as Arsenal prepare to host Roma in the last 16 Photograph: Tom Jenkins

Roma fans display their banners Photograph: Tom Jenkins

Absent Arsenal stars Andrei Arshavin, Cesc Fábregas and Tomas Rosicky find their seats Photograph: Tom Jenkins

Manuel Almunia and Francesco Totti share a laugh after a great save by the Arsenal keeper Photograph: Tom Jenkins

Ex-Gunner Julio Baptista takes on Bacary Sagna Photograph: Tom Jenkins

Loria misses great chance for Roma Photograph: Tom Jenkins

Van Persie, who had given Arsenal the lead in the first half from the penalty spot, tries to turn Roma's Diamoutene Photograph: Tom Jenkins

Nicklas Bendtner covers his face after missing a sitter which would have put the home side 2-0 up Photograph: Tom Jenkins

Samir Nasri spurns another chance Photograph: Tom Jenkins

Arsene Wenger directs his young side Photograph: Tom Jenkins

Gael Clichy hurdles a tackle from Motta as Roma struggle to foil the Frenchman Photograph: Tom Jenkins

Totti climbs all over Denilson Photograph: Tom Jenkins

Van Persie celebrates Arsenal's 1-0 win at the final whistle Photograph: Tom Jenkins