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16 January 2007
Spurs had been ahead in the 15th minute through Gareth Bale's free-kick and had chances to add to their lead before Adebayor levelled.
Fabregas' strike came with 10 minutes remaining and Adebayor also found the top corner in stoppage time, leaving Spurs with still one Premier League victory this season.
Bale's free-kicks at the start of last season helped establish him as one of the brightest talents around and his set-piece in the 15th minute was an example of his accuracy.
He curled the effort behind Arsenal's wall and inside Manuel Almunia's near post, leaving the peroxide Spaniard fuming with himself.
Adebayor immediately threatened at the other end after the opener, with Paul Robinson required to turn his volley around the post. Abou Diaby beat Robinson on the half-hour, but his powerful shot smacked off the crossbar.
Dimitar Berbatov should have added a second goal in the 51st minute, but after rounding Almunia, he was denied by Kolo Toure. Adebayor then tried to take the ball around Robinson, but the goalkeeper timed his dive to perfection.
Jol has been frustrated with Spurs' defending from set-pieces this season and a free-kick was their undoing again, with Arsenal levelling in the 65th minute when Adebayor nipped ahead of Robinson to meet Fabregas' free-kick. Berbatov then had two bites at Jermaine Jenas' corner, but Gael Clichy cleared off the line.
Fabregas struck in the 80th minute with a stunning goal, receiving a pass from Tomas Rosicky before taking aim from 30 yards and bending the ball into the top corner with the outside of his boot.
Adebayor added to Spurs' misery in stoppage time with a volleyed goal.
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