This happened on September 12, 2009, during a Manchester City victory against Arsenal (4-2), on the 5th day of the 2009-2010 Premier League. In the 80th minute of play, Emmanuel Adebayor, served in the opposing penalty area on a cross from Shaun Wright Phillips, jumps in the air and propels the ball with his head into the back of the net to increase the Skyblues' lead to 3- 1. Former Gunners player (2006-2009), the Togolese international (88 caps, 32 goals) had left Arsenal a few months earlier. Abundantly whistled by the visitors' park during the match, and carried by a very particular mixture of feelings, he carried out one of the most iconic celebrations in the history of the English Championship by crossing the entire field to finish his crazy race by sliding on his knees, arms wide open, in front of the London supporters.
