London: Robin Van Persie is desperate to face rival Emmanuel Adebayor in Arsenal's powder keg Carling Cup quarter-final at Manchester City.
Adebayor stamped on Van Persie in the sides' league clash in September.
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"I want to play in that one. I'd love to play. If the boss decides to let me play, I'm happy. It will be a good game because Man City have a good side. If we can find the right mix - like we did in the last round against Liverpool - we've a big chance of winning," The Sun quoted Van Persie, as saying.
Dutchman Van Persie was left with a gashed face when former Arsenal teammate Adebayor raked him with his studs in City's 4-2 win at Eastlands. The Football Association hit Adebayor with a three-match ban for violent conduct.
The Togo hitman was also fined for running the length of the pitch to celebrate a goal in front of Arsenal's travelling fans.
