Adebayor ban leaves City facing striker crisis

MANCHESTER CITY face a striker crisis for Sunday’s derby with Manchester United after the FA yesterday confirmed an immediate three-match ban for Emmanuel Adebayor.

The Togo international admitted a charge of violent conduct brought against him after he stamped on the head of his former Arsenal team-mate Robin van Persie in City’s 4-2 win over the Gunners last weekend.

Adebayor is ruled out of City’s match at Old Trafford and he will miss home games against Fulham in the Carling Cup and West Ham in the Premier League.