Premier League: Everton v Arsenal – in pictures

Fans arrive at the ground for this much-anticipated fixture Photograph: Tom Jenkins

Look at the queue for the chippy Photograph: Tom Jenkins

Leon Osman suffers a cut to his head after making a rash challenge on Bacary Sagna in the 10th minute. The Everton player has to be substituted and is yellow carded while on his way Photograph: Tom Jenkins

Wojciech Szczesny punches clear as Everton load the box Photograph: Tom Jenkins

In the 14th minute, Steven Naismith gives Everton the lead when he slots home the rebound from Romelu Lukaku's shot. It's nothing more than Everton deserve Photograph: Tom Jenkins

In the 34th minute, Lukaku rifles in Everton's second goal of the match. The on-loan striker burst in the box from the right wing, drifted past the defensive line and walloped his shot into the bottom corner Photograph: Tom Jenkins

It speaks volumes for the relationship the Everton players have with their manager Roberto Martinez that Lukaku runs all the way to the dugout to celebrate with him. At half-time it's 2-0 to Everton Photograph: Tom Jenkins

Tim Howard saves at the feet of Olivier Giroud Photograph: Tom Jenkins

The tie is as good as over when Mikel Arteta scores an own goal under pressure from Kevin Mirallas. Arteta stabbed the ball into his own net while attempting to deny Mirallas a certain goal Photograph: Tom Jenkins

Everton are jubilant Photograph: Tom Jenkins

It's a grim situation for Arsenal, as evidenced by the body language of Tomas Rosicky and Olivier Giroud Photograph: Tom Jenkins

Aaron Ramsey, on as a late substitute, is far and away Arsenal's best player even in his short cameo Photograph: Tom Jenkins

There's some late aggression between ex-teammates Mikel Arteta and Leighton Baines because of a challenge by Arteta on Ross Barkley Photograph: Tom Jenkins

A dark day for Arsenal, a memorable one for Everton; This win leaves them just a point behind Arsenal with a game in hand. Final score: 3-0 Photograph: Tom Jenkins