Van Persie hits out at 'malicious' Adebayor

Robin van Persie has accused former Arsenal team-mate Emmanuel Adebayor of deliberately attempting to injure him – and claimed the Manchester City striker came within centimetres of stamping on his eye.

Although neither manager said they saw the second-half incident when it happened during City’s 4-2 win over the Gunners today, TV replays did not make pleasant viewing for Adebayor.