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Adebayor can handle Arsenal boo-boys - Harry

ESPNsoccernet staff
September 28, 2011
Emmanuel Adebayor has scored three times for Tottenham Hotspur since joining on loan from Manchester City © PA Photos
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Tottenham Hotspur boss Harry Redknapp is backing Emmanuel Adebayor to haunt his former club Arsenal this weekend.

Tottenham and Arsenal play out the first North London derby of the season at White Hart Lane on Sunday, with striker Adebayor set to come up against his ex-side.

Adebayor spent three-and-a-half years at Arsenal before leaving the Gunners for Manchester City in 2009. The Togo international struggled to settle at City and this summer sealed a loan move to Spurs, where he has scored three goals in as many appearances.

Redknapp said: "There is always aggravation when players leave clubs but he will get on and hopefully play well. William Gallas played against Arsenal last year and for me was the man of the match. He showed his character last year in that game and I am sure Manu will do the same on Sunday.

"It is another great opportunity for Emmanuel Adebayor to play for Tottenham. He has been playing well for us, the crowd love him and he has been a big bonus for us so far. His performances have been fantastic. Let's hope he can keep that up."

Arsenal have endured a difficult start to the season, but Redknapp believes they will come good, warning the critics they may come to regret writing them off so early in the campaign.

He said: "I would not write Arsenal off. If you write Arsenal off in your newspaper you could be made to eat all those words. They are a good side with a great manager."

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