Former Real Madrid Star Adebayor Predicts Premier League Winner After Arsenal's Derby Triumph
Legendary Togolese footballer Emmanuel Adebayor has publicly declared which team he believes will clinch the 2025/26 Premier League title. The former Real Madrid striker made his prediction in the aftermath of Arsenal's commanding 4-1 victory over arch-rivals Tottenham Hotspur in the highly anticipated North London derby.
Arsenal's Dominant Performance at White Hart Lane
The crucial match took place on Sunday, February 22, at Tottenham's White Hart Lane stadium, where Arsenal delivered a spectacular performance to secure three vital points. The Gunners opened the scoring in the 32nd minute through midfielder Eberechi Eze, only for Tottenham's Randal Kolo Muani to equalize just two minutes later.
The second half saw Arsenal regain control when former Sporting Lisbon forward Viktor Gyokeres put the visitors ahead just three minutes after the restart. Eze then doubled Arsenal's advantage in the 61st minute before Swedish striker Gyokeres completed his brace in the 94th minute to seal a comprehensive 4-1 victory for Mikel Arteta's side.
Adebayor's Controversial Prediction
Despite Arsenal's impressive derby win, Emmanuel Adebayor has tipped Manchester City to ultimately win the Premier League title. The 2008 CAF Player of the Year, who played for both Arsenal and Tottenham during his illustrious career, shared his analysis in a viral social media post.
Adebayor explained his reasoning: "I have looked at the next fixtures for both Arsenal and City. I think City will win the league." The former Monaco star suggested that Arsenal would face significant challenges in their remaining matches against Chelsea, Newcastle, Bournemouth, Everton, and the crucial encounter with Manchester City itself.
Fan Reactions to Adebayor's Comments
The Togolese legend's prediction sparked immediate reactions from football fans across social media platforms. Some supporters accused Adebayor of harboring lingering resentment toward his former club Arsenal.
One fan commented: "Adebayor is still hating man... fixtures are the same from the start?"
Another supporter noted: "It will hurt Arsenal fans more because it's one of their legends predicting the outcome."
A third fan added: "I've never seen an ex-player hate his former club like Emmanuel Adebayor hates Arsenal. Every time he gets the mic, it's negativity."
Adebayor's Complicated Relationship with Arsenal
The former Metz forward has previously explained his strained relationship with Arsenal, where he spent three seasons early in his career. According to reports from Football London, Adebayor claimed that legendary manager Arsene Wenger effectively forced him out of the club by stating he wouldn't feature in any matches if he decided to stay.
Adebayor recalled: "I had a meeting with Arsene Wenger in his office when he told me I had to leave because he doesn't see my future anymore in Arsenal." This experience reportedly contributed to the striker's complicated feelings toward the North London club.
League Implications and Title Race
Arsenal's derby victory ended a two-match winless streak and moved them five points clear of second-placed Manchester City in the Premier League standings. However, Adebayor's prediction suggests he believes Pep Guardiola's side will overcome this deficit during the final stretch of the season.
Some optimistic Arsenal fans countered Adebayor's prediction by pointing out that the Gunners could still win the title if they maintain their winning form and put pressure on Manchester City. As one supporter noted: "Arsenal could still win the league as long as they keep winning and putting City under more pressure. If City loses and draws a game in the next four matches, they will be 7 or 9 points behind."
The 2025/26 Premier League title race continues to captivate football fans worldwide, with former stars like Emmanuel Adebayor adding their expert analysis to the ongoing debate about which team will ultimately lift the trophy.
