Wenger places faith in Adebayor

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Date	Time	C	Opponent	F	A	R	S
08 Feb	1:30 PM	P	Tottenham Hotspur (A)	0	0	Draw

Manager Arsène Wenger says that striker Emmanuel Adebayor is the striker he will be depending on in tomorrow's derby against Tottenham Hotspur.

The Togolese international has scored eight times against the Gunners' North London rivals and Wenger is hoping that his rich scoring form will continue.

Wenger said: "Adebayor has a good record against Tottenham.

"But we have good players and simply that is the best reason to explain it.

"Before him, Robért Píres had a good record. Sometimes, I thought about not playing him at the start because it was [a] kicking and tackling game and he was not a tackling player. Then I would put him on at half-time and he turned up with a goal because he was relaxed."

Adebayor has failed to hit the scoring highs of last season, when he scored 30 goals for the Gunners and that is probably down to the form and consistency of Robin van Persie.

However, Wenger adds that the two will be able to play together.

He added: "I believe we have always tried to set good scoring and assists records.

"I am convinced that Adebayor has not been affected by van Persie's successful season. van Persie has been so successful because he has played in every game.

"I believe that at the start Adebayor was a little bit disturbed thinking 'do I go'.

"But he is getting back on track slowly now and I'm sure the goals will come."

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THeO

Posted on 7 Feb, 2009 at 03:49 AM - Reply

If adebayor gonna play in this week, I hope he will perform against spurs at white hart lane

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