Adebayor claims he’d have changed derby day
A wee bit cocky?
By Chris,
October 6 2009
Manchester City forward Emmanuel Adebayor believes that had he been fit for September's Manchester derby, then United wouldn't have secured maximum points. The Red Devils won a memorable game 4-3 with Michael Owen's last-gasp strike sealing a truly memorable victory against Mark Hughes’ big-spenders.
City
equalised three times at Old Trafford, with Craig Bellamy's fine 89th-minute
strike looking set to secure a point for Sparky's side.
However,
United kept fighting and a fine finish from Owen sealed an amazing 4-3 win and
yielded jubilant scenes around the stadium.
City,
however, were quick to point out that they were missing Robinho, Roque Santa
Cruz and powerhouse frontman Adebayor for the game - - and their £25million
summer signing from Arsenal believes he'd have made a huge difference had he
been involved.
"No
way did United deserve to beat us," said the striker, talking to The
People newspaper. "I am sure I would have scored had I been on the pitch.
He went
onto add that: "United did not deserve to win - a fair result would have
been a draw."
Whilst I
say it through gritted teeth, Adebayor is clearly an excellent striker who
would probably have caused United extra problems had he been involved. Had he
been involved, however, two-goal forward Bellamy or first-goal creator Carlos
Tevez may have missed out anyway.
The Reds
were worthy winners on derby day after dominating the second-half for long,
long periods. Owen's strike may have been late - but was reward for United's
attacking endeavours after the break.
Whatever your opinion, however, it's difficult to deny what a mouth-watering prospect that next April's trip to Eastlands is certain to prove.
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He wasnt unfit, he was banned for stampin on van persie so I dont know what he is talkin about there
Plus as stated in the column, Tevez or Bellamy may have missed out meaning their work rate would have decreased
Just like the rest of our rivals, sour grapes and bitterness come to mind
City lost, nothing he or anyone can do about it, get over it, we've played 2 games since then
like seriously... your superman and because you were there citeh would have beaten us? LOL GET REAL!
However:
1. It's his own damn fault he was banned.
2. In no way was a draw a fair result. During the second half, until a moment of stupidity from Rio, they couldn't get out of their own half.
I just dont like them
But what a prat.
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