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Adebayor set to be banned for three matches for stamping on Van Persie
Emmanuel Adebayor is set to be banned for at least three matches for his wild rampage against Arsenal at Easlands.The Manchester City striker has been charged with violent conduct for scraping his studs down the face of Robin van Persie in the 4-2 victory over the Gunners on Saturday. Referee Mark Clattenburg missed the incident during the match but has now stated that he would have sent Adebayor off if he had witnessed the offence.You're Ad-ing a laugh! Adebayor mimicks his controversial celebration in Man City training Clash: Emmanuel Adebayor appears to stamp on Robin van Persie HAVE YOUR SAY. Does Emmanuel Adebayor deserve his double FA charge? Emmanuel Adebayor is set to be banned for at least three matches for his Eastlands rampage. The Man City striker has been charged by the FA with violent conduct over his alleged stamp on Robin van Persie and improper conduct for his goal celebration. Does he deserve to face those charges? TELL US WHAT YOU THINK Adebayor, who has until 6pm on Wednesday to appeal against the charge, is expected to be banned for three games if found guilty.Adebayor, who left Arsenal for City in a £25million summer move, also faces a separate charge of improper conduct forracing down the length of the pitch to celebrate in front of theGunners fans.An FA statement read: 'The Football Association today issued twocharges against Manchester City's Emmanuel Adebayor followingSaturday's Premier League fixture between Manchester City and Arsenal.'Under the fast-track disciplinary process, Adebayor has beencharged with violent conduct following an incident with Robin vanPersie, which resulted in the Arsenal player receiving facial injuries.'Referee Mark Clattenburg has advised The FA that he did not seethis incident, but has confirmed that had he done so, he would havesent Adebayor off for violent conduct. The player has until 6pm onWednesday evening to respond to the charge.'Adebayor has also been charged with improper conduct following hisactions when turning and running the full length of the pitch tocelebrate in front of the Arsenal supporters after scoring.'The Greater Manchester Police have written to The FA with theirviews on this incident. A separate date will now be arranged for acommission to consider Adebayor's goal celebration. Enlarge Full force: Van Persie was left with a cut face'We have also asked the GMP and the clubs to identify thosesupporters involved in any violent and aggravating behaviour. The FAwould like to see anyone found guilty of such behaviour face actionthrough the legal system and banning orders from football.'The FA would like to thank the Manchester City FC stewards for theway they managed a very difficult situation and to pass on sincere bestwishes to the steward who was injured during the game.'We will continue to work with the LMA and PFA in particular to helpremind players of their responsibilities, especially in highly chargedsituations.' Enlarge Outrage: Adebayor celebrates his goal in front of the Arsenal fansIf found guilty, Adebayor will be suspended from Sunday's Manchesterderby at Old Trafford, plus a Carling Cup tie with Fulham and a PremierLeague encounter withWest Ham on September 28.Unless Adebayor can successfully argue his case, he is almost certainnot to be available for City at least until their trip to Wigan onOctober 18.The FA would then need to set up a disciplinary panel to hear thesecond case, which could bring anything up to an additional three-matchsuspension.Adebayor will hope for leniency in that matter though, given the aggravation hereceived from the Arsenal supporters. PICTURE SPECIAL: You're Ad-ing a laugh! Charged Emmanuel Adebayor repeats controversial celebration in Manchester City trainingKolo Toure slams Arsenal stars over their treatment of Manchester City bad boy Emmanuel AdebayorRESPECT STARTS IN THE STANDS: Help Sportsmail produce a fans' behaviour charterJAMIE REDKNAPP: I screamed every expletive imaginable at Gerard Houllier after I scored against Newcastle. It was an explosion of emotionARSENAL FC