Defender Dedryck Boyata made it 2-0 on the night with a close-range header from David Silva's corner.

BBC: Man City 2-0 Timisoara (agg 3-0)

Boyata fouled Marouane Chamakh when he was the last defender five minutes in.

BBC: Man City 0-3 Arsenal

Fabregas sent Chamakh racing clear and Boyata was the last man back as he clattered into the Moroccan striker just outside the box.

BBC: Man City 0-3 Arsenal

They doubled their advantage when young Belgian defender Boyata, who Mancini has high hopes for, leapt highest at the far post to head in Silva's delivery.

BBC: Man City 2-0 Timisoara (agg 3-0)

Boyata's dismissal saw Yaya Toure drop into defence but City were still enjoying the lion's share of possession and their formation - switching fluidly between 4-4-1, 4-2-2-1 and 4-2-3 - caused Arsenal plenty of problems.

BBC: Man City 0-3 Arsenal