Ade hoping for pop at Arsenal

(22-10-2010) Emmanuel Adebayor will be hoping his first ever European hat-trick secures him a place in the Manchester City starting line-up to tackle his former club Arsenal this weekend. The Togo international bagged all three goals in City’s 3-1 Europa League win over Lech Poznan on Thursday. "I'm very happy – delighted,” said Adebayor afterwards. "I've not scored this season but have been training and working hard and I'm happy to help the team win the game." City boss Roberto Mancini said the lanky striker would come into consideration for the clash with the Gunners. "It's possible he will play against Arsenal on Sunday because I feel he has been doing well.” Arsenal trail second placed City by three points on the current EPL standings.