The Togo striker was roundly criticised at the time for his actions but he has now claimed they were in response to discriminatory insults
Emmanuel Adebayor has revealed that alleged racist chanting from Arsenal fans caused his infamous celebration against them in September 2009.
The striker had only months prior ended a three-year stint at the Gunners to join Manchester City for a fee of around £25 million.
In his first appearance against his former club, Adebayor netted City’s third goal in a 4-2 win against Arsenal and celebrated by running the length of the pitch to slide on his his knees in front of the away supporters at the Etihad Stadium.