FA to take no action against Adebayor for Bendtner butt

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Smells like team spirit: ref Webb tells the duo to cut it out

Bendtner complained of being struck by his Gunners team-mate in the second half of Tuesday night's 5-1 Carling Cup demolition by Tottenham, but no action will be taken by the FA, who requested a copy of the relevant television footage to assist their investigation after referee Howard Webb confirmed he did not witness the whole event.

Having viewed the footage, Webb felt it was inconclusive and could not recommend issuing retrospective charges against any player.

Adebayor has since apologised for the bust-up with Bendtner. He said: "I think that we should have been more calm during the game and although I was pleased to get a goal back for the team when I came on, I am sorry for the disagreement with my team-mate Nicklas.

"We are both passionate about this club and sometimes that can be projected in the wrong way.

"It was a mistake. We want to focus on the games ahead and rely on our squad's great togetherness to achieve a fantastic season."

The FA's decision will be a relief for Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger who is already missing forward Robin van Persie to a thigh injury.