Last night
the FA handed
Emmanuel Adebayor a fine and a suspended two game ban, but they also decided that
Arsenal's fans had provoked him in the first place.
This was the second part of the FA's investigation into Adebayor's behaviour during
Manchester City's 4-1 win over Arsenal at Eastlands in September.
Having being found guilty of stamping on
Robin van Persie's face, and receiving a three game ban for that indiscretion, the FA met to discuss his provocative celebration. The resulting fine of £25,000 works out at one days pay for the striker, with the suspended sentence hanging over him until December 2010.
The real news from this hearing however, is that the FA found the celebration of the ex-Arsenal player was somewhat justified, stating that he was severely provoked by his former fans.