Fallout from Chelsea Arsenal Carling Cup final
A whole whack of developments in the ongoing saga around the Carling Cup final game between Chelsea and Arsenal last weekend.
Eboue Out for 3 games
After reviewing the video, the FA has found Arsenal defender Emmanuel Eboue guilty of violent conduct for slapping Wayne Bridge in the back of the head. Someone has to have a serious talk with Eboue. For all his talent, his on field antics are turning him into a bit of an embarrassment.
Lampard defends Adebayor
A class move for Frank, and some ammo for Wenger to take back to the FA that Adebayor was innocent in the fracas. Whether the FA will revisit the 3 game ban on Adebayor (they’ve already turned down an appeal) is doubtful. However, it does provide more support for Wenger himself, which leads to…
FA calls on Wenger to explain his liar comment
Wenger called the linesman a “liar” for their role in sending off of Arsenal striker Emmanuel Adebayor, a remark the FA isn’t taking lightly. The FA is asking Wenger to explain himself.
