Former Arsenal teammate criticises Emmanuel Adebayor for infamous Man City celebration

Former Arsenal striker Eduardo has criticised Emmanuel Adebayor for what he deemed a 'disrespectful' celebration after scoring for Manchester City.

Adebayor infamously infuriated the Arsenal fanbase shortly after leaving the Emirates for the Etihad back in the summer of 2009. The Togo international hit the ground running after joining City, scoring in all of his first four games, and it was that fourth that came against his former side.

After scoring, the striker ran the length of the pitch to celebrate in front of the Arsenal end in a move that angered both supporters and players alike - particularly former Gunners teammate Eduardo.

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"Adebayor always seemed to be happy and positive," Eduardo told Betway. "He always joked around and relaxed the dressing room. I think he had internal problems with the club, which I know nothing about. I think he did that celebration out of adrenaline but I think it was a mistake.

"It was disrespectful to us Arsenal players and the backroom staff. Adebayor knew us all personally and the problems with the club should have been separated, and perhaps he should have shown a little bit more respect to the players and staff.

"If he had apologised, everything would have been fine. I have nothing against him though, he was a great player and a great person."

Adebayor did in fact apologise in the aftermath of the game when speaking after the game.

Asked if he lost his head after scoring, the striker admitted: "Yeah for sure. I could not do what I've done but it's like the emotion took over me.

"I feel very sorry for what I have done, but we are all human beings. You have to do a mistake to be better tomorrow. I have done a