Adebayor boosted by Wenger's support

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In the build-up to Wednesday night's 3-0 Champions League victory over Sevilla, the Arsenal manager admitted it had been something of a "gamble" to face up to life without such a crucial player as his former captain - but he also realised the continued reliance on Henry was perhaps holding back the likes of Adebayor and Robin van Persie from realising their own potential.

Adebayor was clearly touched, saying: "Of course when the manager says that, I am very happy and pleased - but the most important thing is to prove it."

He added: "He has said that already, that I have my chance to play now. I have to prove to him that he is not wrong.

"That is the most important thing, at the moment I am doing my best and it is going well."

The Togo striker continued: "The boss told me I have a chance to play this season. I knew that when I arrived at the club, this would come.

"I am ready for it. I just want to give my all and enjoy myself on the pitch, working hard for the team.

"The most important thing is the team - if I score 100 goals and we do not win anything, that is rubbish, but I can score 10 goals and we win a lot of things."

Van Persie swept in Arsenal's second goal on Wednesday night to take his tally to three, the same as Adebayor. The tall African striker feels both he and his Dutch team-mate are ready to step up to the challenge.

"When Thierry left, guys like me and Robin van Persie knew that we were going to play, so our concentration goes another way," said Adebayor. "With Thierry, we knew he would score 30 goals in a season. We do not have anyone who we are sure can score 30 goals, so we have to put our heart in the game and do our maximum."