Emmanuel Adebayor charged by FA with violent conduct over Man City incidents

FA charges Adebayor over Man City incidents

MANCHESTER, England — Manchester City striker Emmanuel Adebayor has been charged with violent and improper conduct by the Football Association for his alleged stamp on Robin van Persie and for his goal celebration in Saturday’s 4-2 victory over Arsenal.

Van Persie, Adebayor’s former Arsenal teammate, was left with a cut on his face.

The FA has also charged the Togo striker in relation to running the length of the field to celebrate his goal against his former club in front of the Arsenal fans, who reacted violently and had to be kept under control by police and stewards.