Emmanuel Adebayor stuggling to be fit for Tottenham

Emmanuel Adebayor was today facing a race against time to be fit for Tottenham's Barclays Premier League trip to Newcastle.

On-loan Manchester City striker Adebayor has been struggling with a hamstring strain picked up in Spurs' derby win over Arsenal 10 days ago and is believed to have a 50-50 chance of playing in Sunday's match at St James' Park.

Adebayor has impressed since moving to White Hart Lane for the season, scoring three times in four appearances.

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