Premier League: Arsenal v Wigan Athletic – in pictures

Wigan fans arrive with high hopes in fancy dress Photograph: Tom Jenkins

The tension, however, is high, as the Lancashire side hope to avoid relegation Photograph: Tom Jenkins/Tom Jenkins

Lukas Podolski scores for Arsenal with a header in the 11th minute following a soft corner that the Wigan defence failed to clear Photograph: Tom Jenkins

Laurent Koscielny clears the ball from Arouna Kone as Wigan hunt for an equaliser Photograph: Tom Jenkins

Just seconds before half-time, Shaun Maloney scores from a controversial free-kick, following what some saw as a legitimate challenge from Mikel Arteta. Wigan's hopes of survival are restored, for now at least Photograph: Tom Jenkins

Shaun Maloney celebrates what could prove a vital goal Photograph: Tom Jenkins

But in the 63rd minute Theo Walcott scores a second goal for Arsenal Photograph: Tom Jenkins

No sooner has Walcott finished his delirious celebration than Podolski hits the back of the net to make it 3-1 Photograph: Tom Jenkins

Then Aaron Ramsey scores to well and truly sink Wigan, besting Joel Robles in a one-on-one. It's now 4-1 to Arsenal Photograph: Tom Jenkins/Tom Jenkins

The Wigan players are inconsolable as their eight-year run in the Premier League comes to a close Photograph: Tom Jenkins/Tom Jenkins

Joel Robles holds his head in his hands Photograph: Tom Jenkins

His team-mate and fellow goalkeeper Ali Al-Habsi comes over to console him Photograph: Tom Jenkins

A dejected Ben Watson, who scored the goal that won Wigan the FA Cup just three days ago, trudges off the pitch Photograph: Tom Jenkins/Tom Jenkins

For Roberto Martinez, it's an horrendous climax to the season Photograph: Tom Jenkins