Emmanuel Adebayor 'would like' Arsenal to win the Premier League, but fears they will not get the job done.
Instead, Adebayor believes Manchester City, the club he played for when he pulled off his infamous celebration in front of Gunners fans, will get over the line.
Leandro Trossard, Viktor Gyokeres and Declan Rice celebrate a goal
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With three league games to go, the Premier League title is Arsenal's to loseCredit: Getty
Why does Adebayor want Arsenal to win the Premier League?
"If you ask me today, I will still tell you I think Man City will win it," Adebayor told Gabby Agbonlahor and Shebahn Aherne on talkSPORT's Sports Breakfast.
"But I would like Arsenal to win it. They were fighting for it even when I was there. This year, they're doing quite well. The good thing is defensively, they are very good. But now, they have to win the last three games to win the league.
"Man City dropping points against Everton, they will come back stronger. They will manage with their manager, the excellent team they have, they will do everything possible to win the last three games and wait for Arsenal to drop points so they can be champions.
"But trust me, it is not going to be an easy task for both of them.
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"For the first time, I wish Arsenal wins it because they have been working towards this for so long."
City's 3-3 draw against Everton, which was secured thanks to Jeremy Doku's last-gasp screamer, left Pep Guardiola's side five points behind league leaders Arsenal.
However, City have a game in hand, meaning they can shrink the gap to two points in a desperate attempt to keep pace with the Gunners.
City's shock result on Monday was just the latest twist in what has been an enthralling title race.
Arsenal had lead by as many as nine points in recent weeks but had their advantage completely wiped after 33 games, with both teams level on 70 points.
Adebayor: I don't regret my celebration, Arsenal fans gave me a 'hard time'
Some Gunners fans may be surprised by Adebayor's title wish given the fact he ran the entire length of the pitch to celebrate in front of them in September 2009.
Emmanuel Adebayor runs the full length of the pitch to celebrate
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The Togolese striker took great delight in scoring for City in the 4-2 win over ArsenalCredit: 2009 Getty Images
Adebayor was given a two-game ban and slapped with a £25k fine over the celebration
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Adebayor was given a two-game ban and slapped with a £25k fine over the celebration
After the Togolese striker powered home Shaun Wright-Phillips' cross from the right, he sprinted down the touchline before he dropped to his knees and stretched his arms out.
The celebration, which left travelling Arsenal supporters foaming at the mouth, unsurprisingly saw Adebayor punished.
Despite the fury his actions created, Adebayor confirmed he'd do it all again even though joining the Gunners was 'the biggest achievement' of his career.
"If I want to be honest, if you ask me if I regret it, no I didn't regret," Adebayor said.
"They (Arsenal fans) were giving me a hard time. My father already passed away and I still had my mother. Getting my parents involved, insulting my parents was something I never take lightly.
"Playing for Arsenal was one of the biggest highlights of my career, I said it out there loud and clear. My idol in football used to play for Arsenal, Nwankwo Kanu, he used to wear No. 25. I took his number, I took over his locker room in the dressing room.
Adebayor spent three-and-a-half-years at the Emirates from 2006 to 2009
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Adebayor spent three-and-a-half-years at the Emirates from 2006 to 2009
"For me, to join Arsenal was the biggest achievement in my career. But at the end of the day, I'm happy, they are happy, life goes on.
"If you ask me if I regret, I don't regret. But I'm happy giving them something back because at the end of the day, if I come to represent and defend my parents, I don't know who would do it for me. So it's doing my job."
Aside from having ties to clubs at the Premier League summit, Adebayor is keeping a keen eye on the relegation battle.
Adebayor says Spurs being relegated would be 'a shame for football'
That's because another of his former clubs, Tottenham Hotspur, is in a fight for survival.
A 2-1 win over Aston Villa on Sunday gave the north London side an almighty boost as they leapfrogged West Ham United to move out of the bottom three.
But, with the Hammers only one point behind and three league games remaining, all connected to Spurs know the job is far from done.
Emmanuel Adebayor on talkSPORT
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Tottenham could have done with a striker of Adebayor's ilk this seasonCredit: talkSPORT
Despite Adebayor's love for Arsenal, Tottenham's local rivals, the 42-year-old is 'praying' for Roberto De Zerbi's side to 'survive'.
"When I say bigger historical clubs, we mention Livepool, Manchester United, Everton, Aston Villa and at some point, you have to mention Tottenham," Tottenham said.
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"They are struggling today and them being in a position where they can be relegated into the Coca Cola Ship (Championship), that would be a shame for football.
"I'm pretty sure they will do everything possible. They have a good team with good players, but they just have to link together and connect together as a team."