Adebayor sorry for Bendtner bust-up

The angry confrontation during Tuesday night's 5-1 defeat against Spurs is now being investigated by the Football Association, who have requested relevant television footage after referee Howard Webb confirmed he did not witness the whole event.

"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," Adebayor said on the club's official website.

He added: "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."

During the closing stages of Tuesday night's match, with the tie already lost, Bendtner - who had earlier scored an own goal - became involved in a heated altercation with his team-mate, and appeared to complain of being headbutted by the Togo international.

Arsenal captain William Gallas stepped in to try to calm matters down, before then himself being confronted by the angry young Danish striker. Eventually, referee Webb had to intervene to restore order.

With Kolo Toure, Emmanuel Eboue and Alex Song all away at the African Nations Cup and with Dutch striker Robin van Persie still sidelined by a niggling thigh problem, the last thing Wenger needs is the prospect of losing any more men.

However, should evidence be found of violent conduct by either Adebayor or Bendtner during their fracas, then a suspension could be forthcoming. As Yorkshire official Webb revealed he did not witness the events in their entirety, the FA have now asked broadcasters to provide any relevant television footage.

Once that is obtained, any incidents will be shown to Webb for his opinion.