Adebayor struck twice as we came from behind to beat hosts Ajax 3-2 at the Amsterdam Tournament tonight.
Wenger had suggested this encounter would serve as 'ideal preparation' for the opening of the new campaign. It roved to be so. Ajax went into the break 2-0 ahead following quick-fire goals from Uruguay striker Luis Suarez and highly-rated captain Klaas Jan Huntelaar.
Arsenal rallied in the second half and were given a lifeline through Adebayor's bullet header -- before, with 15 minutes left, substitute Nicklas Bendtner levelled the scores.
There was still time for a winner too -- which came when Adebayor slotted home from Denilson's pass following another slick passing move by the Barclays Premier League club.
Wenger named a strong XI, which included a first start of pre-season for Euro 2008 winner Fabregas and Toure, fit again following his bout of malaria.
So it seems... Adebayor is still the keys to goals... I just hope RVP starts hitting them in too.
Go Gunners!
