After converting a chance created by Emmanuel Adebayor for Arsenal's equaliser on Saturday, Nicklas Bendtner baulked at questions over his relationship with the Togo ace.

Following Arsenal's 1-1 draw with Aston Villa, Bendtner said: "It was a difficult game. But because we kept fighting, it meant we got what we deserved. We never give up.

"It can look like it's going to be a bad day, yet it's a 90-minute game. So you can score in the last minute, as we did, and that shows true character and strength which runs right through the team.

"Every time I have come on, me and Ade play all right together. I think defenders have more problems, as suddenly they have two big, strong guys to deal with up front.

"But whether I play with Ade or whoever plays up front, we all do what we do and give our best for the team."