Source: SKY_Sports
Ade accepts FA charge
Emmanuel Adebayor and Manchester City have 'reluctantly accepted' a Football Association charge of violent conduct.
The Blues striker fell under the microscope on Saturday during the 4-2 victory over his former club Arsenal.
At one stage during that contest he was involved in an alleged stamping incident with Gunners forward Robin van Persie.
He was charged by the FA in the aftermath of the Premier League fixture and had until Wednesday to appeal the ruling.
Adebayor has decided against contesting the decision, with City revealing that despite still having reservations about the incident in question they too will accept any punishment handed out to their Togolese star.
"Manchester City announce that both the club and Emmanuel Adebayor have reluctantly accepted the violent conduct charge laid by the Football Association in the wake of the victory over Arsenal," read a statement on the club's official website.
"The player strongly maintains that he did not intend to act in a violent manner.
"He apologised on the day to Robin van Persie personally and to the wider public for the outcome of the challenge.
"We await the findings of the FA's Disciplinary Panel which is due to meet tomorrow."
Adebayor also has an improper conduct charge hanging over his head as a result of his excessive goal celebration in front of the Arsenal supporters at Eastlands.
