| Champions League-chasing Manchester City held Arsenal to a goalless
draw at Emirates Stadium.
Much of the pre-match hype had surrounded the return of former
Gunners striker Emmanuel Adebayor, but he was left on the bench
by City boss Roberto Mancini - before being introduced to resounding
jeers early in the second half.
Arsenal had the better of possession, yet they only tested Shay
Given a couple of times before the City goalkeeper went off with
a suspected broken shoulder.
There were a few expected boos as Adebayor made his way to the
visitor's dugout before kick-off, while by contrast his fellow former
Gunners Kolo Toure and Patrick Vieira were both well received by
the home supporters.
Arsenal threw away any hopes of getting back into the title race
last weekend when they blew a 2-0 lead in the last 10 minutes to
lose at Wigan, while big-spending City were looking to overtake
Tottenham - who had earlier lost at Manchester United - in the chase
for that coveted final Champions League qualifying slot.
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