How HAS Adebayor got off with his Bendtner bust-up?

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No doubt remains that Bendtner was the victim of an attack by Adebayor at Tottenham which would have produced a red card had it been spotted by referee Howard Webb, but the FA considered TV footage of the incident was not clear enough to justify a violent conduct charge.

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Adebayor: offered his apologies

As a result, Adebayor has escaped suspension but Wenger, who spoke to both players yesterday, must act quickly to ensure the flashpoint which embarrassed the club during the Carling Cup semi-final defeat does not turn into a damaging feud between his strikers.

Still angry after a day off, Bendtner returned to the training ground on Thursday and told Wenger he will not take any of the blame. The Denmark forward refused to back down, apologise or accept responsibility for what he believes was an unprovoked butt from Adebayor, which left him with a bruised and bloodied nose during the 5-1 drubbing.

Adebayor, who in his apology on Wednesday blamed 'passion' for his 'mistake', also explained his version of events to Wenger, who called off today's scheduled press conference, where the issue was sure to have been top of the agenda.

Bendtner: cut nose

The FA's decision to take no action will infuriate Chelsea, who have made no secret that they feel victimised by the FA. They have been fined twice this season for failing to control their players and put together their own DVD of offences by rival clubs which have gone unpunished.

Two players who may also be surprised are Spurs midfielder Tom Huddlestone, sent off and banned for three games for a head butt on Reading's Bobby Convey, and Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo, dismissed for an attempted head-butt at Portsmouth'.

The let-off will be an enormous relief to Wenger, however, who could ill afford to lose top scorer Adebayor for three games at a time when Robin van Persie is injured and other key players are away on Africa Cup of Nations duty.

Arsenal will only allow Theo Walcott to go out on loan to a Barclays Premier League rival if the 18-year-old is guaranteed a striking role.

Championship promotion challengers Stoke City have made an inquiry.