Arsenal defeat Manchester City to dent champions title hopes - in pictures

Arsenak’s Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Gael Clichy of Manchester City battle for the ball. Michael Steele/Getty Images

Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany, left, reacts after conceding a penalty, as referee Mike Dean points to the spot. Darren Staples/Reuters

Santi Cazorla, left, scores the opening goal from the penalty spot past a diving Manchester City’s English goalkeeper Joe Hart. Paul Ellis/AFP

Santi Cazorla is congratulated by teammates Alexis Sanchez, right, and Olivier Giroud, left, after his penalty gave Arsenal the lead. Oli Scarff/AFP

Manchester City defender Martin Demichelis, right, tackles Alexis Sanchez. Paul Ellis/AFP

Olivier Giroud scores Arsenal’s second goal with a header past Joe Hart. Michael Steele/Getty Images

Olivier Giroud celebrates his goal as Arsenal take a 2-0 lead at the Etihad Stadium Paul Ellis/AFP.

Olivier Giroud slides on the tuf to celebrate his header goal against Manchester City. Phil Noble/Reuters

Joe Hart cuts a dejected figure as Manchester City slip to defeat. Peter Powell/EPA

Arsenal fans and players are in celebratory mood after clinching victory at Etihad Stadium. Alex Livesey/Getty Images

On Sunday night, Arsenal stunned the Etihad Stadium by defeating Manchester City 2-0 as the hosts lost ground to Chelsea in the Premier League title race.

Goals from Santi Cazorla from the penalty spot and an Olivier Giroud header ensured the points for Arsene Wenger’s side and kept up their hunt for a top-four spot.

Here are a selection of the best images from the game.

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