• Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero, right, and David Silva warm-up. Adrian Dennis / AFP
    Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero, right, and David Silva warm-up. Adrian Dennis / AFP
  • A fan in the stands dressed as Santa Claus. Adam Davy / EPA
    A fan in the stands dressed as Santa Claus. Adam Davy / EPA
  • Olivier Giroud of Arsenal is tackled by Nicolas Otamendi of Manchester City. Michael Regan / Getty Images
    Olivier Giroud of Arsenal is tackled by Nicolas Otamendi of Manchester City. Michael Regan / Getty Images
  • Aaron Ramsey of Arsenal, centre, holds off Fernandinho and Yaya Toure of Manchester City. Michael Regan / Getty Images
    Aaron Ramsey of Arsenal, centre, holds off Fernandinho and Yaya Toure of Manchester City. Michael Regan / Getty Images
  • Theo Walcott celebrates scoring Arsenal’s first goal. Michael Regan / Getty Images
    Theo Walcott celebrates scoring Arsenal’s first goal. Michael Regan / Getty Images
  • Theo Walcott celebrates scoring Arsenal’s first goal. Clive Rose / Getty Images
    Theo Walcott celebrates scoring Arsenal’s first goal. Clive Rose / Getty Images
  • Theo Walcott celebrates scoring Arsenal’s first goal. Clive Rose / Getty Images
    Theo Walcott celebrates scoring Arsenal’s first goal. Clive Rose / Getty Images
  • Raheem Sterling of Manchester City shows is displeasure. Michael Regan / Getty Images
    Raheem Sterling of Manchester City shows is displeasure. Michael Regan / Getty Images
  • Arsenal defenders Laurent Koscielny, left, and Nacho Monreal head the same ball. Adrian Dennis / AFP
    Arsenal defenders Laurent Koscielny, left, and Nacho Monreal head the same ball. Adrian Dennis / AFP
  • Referee Andre Marriner reacts talks to Manchester City midfielder and captain Yaya Toure. Adrian Dennis / AFP
    Referee Andre Marriner reacts talks to Manchester City midfielder and captain Yaya Toure. Adrian Dennis / AFP
  • Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud scores his team’s second goal. Adrian Dennis / AFP
    Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud scores his team’s second goal. Adrian Dennis / AFP
  • Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech jumps to make a save. Adrian Dennis / AFP
    Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech jumps to make a save. Adrian Dennis / AFP
  • Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini and Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger look on. John Sibley / Reuters
    Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini and Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger look on. John Sibley / Reuters
  • Olivier Giroud celebrates scoring the second goal for Arsenal. Dylan Martinez / Reuters
    Olivier Giroud celebrates scoring the second goal for Arsenal. Dylan Martinez / Reuters

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Theo Walcott and Olivier Giroud strike to hand Arsenal major title boost against Man City – in pictures

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December 22, 2015

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The best photos from the Emirates Stadium as Arsenal defeated Manchester City to bolster their hopes of ending a 12-year wait for a Premier League title. Click through the arrows to view the next photo or simply swipe if using a mobile device.

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