Emmanuel Adebayor has been given an
additional one-match ban by The Football Association.
The striker was hit with an initial three-match suspension after
being sent off during the Carling Cup final against Chelsea on 25th
February.
Adebayor had denied a charge of reacting aggressively and failing
to leave the field of play immediately, and requested a personal
hearing.
His hearing took place on Friday and the FA Disciplinary Commission
opted to hand down an extra suspension and also fined him
£7,500.
A statement on The FA's website read: "In sentencing, the
Commission stated that it had taken into account Adebayor's playing
record and the mitigation offered.
"Adebayor is currently serving a three-match suspension following
his sending off during the match, this additional suspension will
come into effect after those three games have been
completed."
The FA has also confirmed that Arsenal have admitted a charge of
failing to control their players and/or officials, also relating to
the Carling Cup final.
The news on Adebayor will come as a blow to manager Arsene Wenger
as it was confirmed on Friday that Thierry Henry will not play
again this season.
