Maybe Selling Emmanuel Adebayor Was a Mistake for Wenger and Arsenal

Many Arsenal fans saw the departure of lanky Togolese striker Emmanuel Adebayor to big-spending Manchester City as a good option. Many fans had grown annoyed and frustrated with the lack of form and his eagerness to play with a "bigger club."

However, with Arsenal's current situation and the high chance that they will end their fifth season trophy-less, some are forced to ponder whether selling the 25 year old was a bad idea.

With Arsenal losing their main strike force and goal scorer—Dutchman Robin van Persie—Arsenal are currently short in attack. The talented Dutchman gave the Arsenal front line power, creativity, and most importantly, goals. But since van Persie's injury, Arsenal have lacked all those attributes up front.

The likes of Carlos Vela and Eduardo Da Silva have tried, but failed miserably to contribute to the front line and, though Nicklas Bendtner is still recovering from injury, the one player that Wenger would really crave is Emmanuel Adebayor.

In Arsenal's most recent game against rivals Chelsea, they lacked serious power and also the ability to finish and ultimately score. Adebayor would have given that much needed power and also provided a better target when crosses were flung in.

Every time a cross was swung in it was cleared easily by the Chelsea defence. Yes, the Chelsea back four were outstanding, but Eduardo and the rest of the Arsenal attackers were poor in the air.

Eduardo also failed to take some vital chances. The Croatian preferred to attempt to walk the ball into the net rather than just fire.

The presence of Adebayor may have resulted in the ball finding the back of the net. Not just because of his neat footwork and strength, but also his ability to finish.

The Togolese forward's presence would have enabled the Arsenal midfielders to play long balls, allowing Adebayor to control it down and lay it off to the likes of Nasri and Arshavin.

Still, Adebayor is no longer a gunner, even if he was still part of the Red and White. Chelsea would have probably prevailed, as it is simple for them, because they are a better team.