Adebayor reveals how chats with friend Thierry have motivated his scoring spree

My Account
Logout

Create an Evening Standard Account

Use your social network

Save time by using your existing account to sign in to Evening Standard

We'll never share your information or post anything to your account without your permission

Welcome! Sign in here

Use your social network

Save time by using your existing account to sign in to Evening Standard

We'll never share your information or post anything to your account without your permission

Forgot your password ?

Registration

* indicates fields that are mandatory

Email *

Password *

Confirm Password *

First name *

Surname *

Postcode *

Country *

Mobile phone number

Username *

Gender *

Year of birth *

When you sign up...

You will have access to all our online competitions, discounted offers and can post comments on our site.

You will also receive The Weekender newsletter sent every Thursday - it’s full of fantastic offers and ideas for the weekend. You can update your email preferences in your account page when you log in.

Other newsletters and emails

Homes & Property Newsletter - Yes I want to receive the weekly email with all the latest news on property in the capital

Occasionally we would also like to send you relevant emails detailing specific offers either from ourselves or carefully selected partners. If you would prefer not to receive these then please tick the appropriate boxes below. We will never pass on your details.

I do not want to receive additional offers and information from the Evening Standard

I do not want to receive additional offers and information sent by Evening Standard on behalf of carefully selected partners

Terms and Conditions

* I have read, understood and agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of Evening Standard

Registration

Mail Sent for Registration Confirmation.

A confirmation email has been sent. Please activate your account by clicking on the activation link sent in your mail box.

The striker was contacted by his former team-mate, now at Barcelona, only minutes after last night's 2-0 victory over Blackburn to congratulate him on his goal as Arsene Wenger's side moved five points clear at the top of the League.

Adebayor says Arsenal legend Henry has been a close confidante during what is turning out to be a remarkable season for the Togolese, who is now level with Cristiano Ronaldo in the race for the Golden Boot.

Scroll down for more

Something to shout about: striker Emmanuel Adebayor enjoys the moment after sealing Arsenal's 2-0 victory over Blackburn at Emirates Stadium last night with his 13th goal in 11 games

He added: "Thierry is like a big brother. A lot of times he is sending me a message saying things like, 'I know you have a lot of quality, you have scored 15 or 16 goals now and you can score more if you put more concentration in every game', so that is what I am trying to do, to listen to the elder players.

"He believes in me, in my strength of character and my quality. I want to thank him as he has helped me a lot. We are in touch always. He talked to me during the summer when he was leaving.

We have a lot in common and get on well."

After Philippe Senderos had given Arsenal an early lead at Emirates Stadium last night, Adebayor sealed the victory with his 13th goal in 11 games. It was the ninth match in succession in which he had scored - Ian Wright holds the record with 11.

Adebayor said: "We knew last night would be very difficult. You cannot say we played the best football but we took the three points and we are extremely happy about that.

"Of course we are feeling closer to the title. Kolo [Toure] is coming back, [Emmanuel] Eboue is coming back and [Alexandre] Song will be back in two or three days. We have done well while they have been at the African Nations' Cup and want to push even more when they get back.

"The title is not finished yet. You know Manchester United can come from behind but we just have to keep our focus and see whether we win the title."

Arsenal have breathing space at the top but their leading scorer recognises there are some demanding tests to come.

Adebayor said: "We have a lot of big games coming up. We go to Manchester, we go to Chelsea, we play at Liverpool as well so it is going to be an exciting.

"The belief is there but the most important thing is to keep our feet on the ground. It is not going to be easy."