Adebayor's battle cry

Arsenal striker Emmanuel Adebayor admits his side's season now hinges on Sunday's Premier League clash with United at Old Trafford.

The Togolese forward is confident, however, that the Gunners can overcome the heartbreak of their Champions League exit to Liverpool by reigniting their league title challenge.

"Our season now depends on Sunday, when we will know whether we are going to be on holiday or not," Adebayor told press after Tuesday night's match.

"That is the day we have to prove we can still win the Premier League otherwise United will have a hold on the title that will be very difficult to break.

"I believe it's still possible for us to win the League but we have to lift ourselves, keep our focus and keep our mentality strong. I think we will show that at Old Trafford, and stay in the battle for the title."

Adebayor feels it is vital for his side to finish strongly in a season which exceeded the expectations of many outside the Emirates Stadium.

"We must pick ourselves up. We must keep on going," he said. "We also cannot lose sight of what we are trying to do at Arsenal. Many people did not think we would get as far as we have done this season.

"But we could so easily have been in the Champions League semi-final if things had gone for us and we are still fighting with a chance in the Premier League."

On Sunday, Arsenal will be without Abou Diaby, who completes a domestic ban for his sending-off at Bolton, long-term absentees Tomas Rosicky and Bacary Sagna.

There are also doubts over the fitness of French midfielder Mathieu Flamini, who was withdrawn during Tuesday night's defeat at Anfield with an ankle injury.