Premier League: Arsenal v Manchester City - in pictures

Ticket prices were sky high for the away fans, prompting many to boycott the match and others to protest Photograph: Tom Jenkins

But with the likes of Carlos Tevez on show, at least they're likely to get some bang for their bucks Photograph: Tom Jenkins

Early in the first half, Edin Dzeko of Manchester City is hauled down by Laurent Koscielny of Arsenal. The referee awards City a penalty and sends off the Arsenal defender Photograph: Tom Jenkins

Koscielny walks to the tunnel waving his arms in disbelief. But it really shouldn't complain about the decision Photograph: Tom Jenkins

Dzeko's penalty is poor but Arsenal's goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny can only get a foot to it ... Photograph: Alastair Grant/AP

Remarkably though, he turns it on the post and then the rebound rolls straight back along the goal-line into his arms Photograph: Eddie Keogh/Reuters

City begin to dominate possession Photograph: Tom Jenkins

Arsenal keeper Wojiech Szszesny dives to save at the feet of Carlos Tevez Photograph: Tom Jenkins

James Milner eventually exploit's his side's advantage - his lethal shot flies past the goalkeeper from a tight angle in the 21st minute, before Dzeko (pictured) slots home to make it 2-0 at half-time Photograph: Anthony Devlin/PA

Only a fine clearance from Wilshere prevents Javier Garcia from adding to City's tally Photograph: Tom Jenkins

Arsenal fight admirably in the second half, with Giroud leading the way Photograph: Tom Jenkins

But Giroud is being marshalled by Joleon Lescott and Garcia Photograph: Tom Jenkins

Roberto Mancini issues some orders to his players Photograph: Tom Jenkins

The tackles are getting quite meaty Photograph: Tom Jenkins

This one by Vincent Kompany on Jack Wilshere with 15 minutes remaining leaves both players in a heap Photograph: David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images

Kompany gets up gingerly Photograph: Tom Jenkins

... only to be shown a red card for his two footed lunge. It seems a little harsh as he definitely played the ball cleanly, but it was a relatively dangerous tackle Photograph: Tom Jenkins

Mario Balotelli comes on for the final few minutes sporting a new haircut Photograph: Tom Jenkins

Arsene Wenger looks despondent as time runs out Photograph: Tom Jenkins

It's ended 2-0 to City. Their players, including ex-Arsenal man Gael Clichy (far right), applaud their fans after the game. City have now closed the gap to league leaders United to seven points. Photograph: Tom Jenkins