Emmanuel Adebayor to miss Manchester derby after accepting three-match ban - Telegraph

Emmanuel Adebayor to miss Manchester derby after accepting three-match ban - Telegraph

Emmanuel Adebayor will miss Sunday's Manchester derby against Manchester United at Old Trafford

By Mark Ogden

Emmanuel Adebayor pleaded guilty to a charge of violent conduct
Photo: REUTERS

Adebayor, 25, has accepted a three-match suspension, which will commence with
the United game this weekend, after pleading guilty to the violent conduct
charge brought as a result of his foul on Robin van Persie, which left the
Dutch forward with facial injuries, during City's 4-2 Eastlands victory last
Saturday.

::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Man City   4 - 2   Arsenal Adebayor ran the length of the pitch to celebrate in front of Arsenal's fans By Phil McNulty Chief football writer at Eastlands Emmanuel Adebayor silenced the taunts of Arsenal fans as he inspired Manchester City to a fourth successive Premier League victory - but sparked fury among his former supporters inside Eastlands with a provocative solo goal celebration. Adebayor caused chaotic scenes in the Arsenal section of support when he raced the length of the pitch to slide on his knees in front of the visiting fans after heading City's crucial third goal to wrap up the win. Posted using ShareThis