Police have been put on overtime alert right across the capital city in anticipation of the riots which are expected to break out all over North London. This follows the news that the Arsenal's much loved midfield player and former full back might be leaving for Atletico Madrid. Rumours in Spain's press of a pending move to sunnier climes by Emmanuel Eboue incited total consternation amongst Gooners worldwide.

Horrified supporters inundated the Arsenal switchboard with complaints. The training ground has been surrounded by hordes of placard waving fans and numerous young girls in floods of tears. The outrage felt throughout Goonerland dwarfs the recent outbreak of Kaka fever shown recently in Milan when it appeared that AC Milan's young hero was wanted by Manchester City.

Authorities believe that Eboue’s agent’s comments that "I see no possibility that the player will leave Arsenal, they are not interested in the offer" and “I received a call from Arsene Wenger, who invited me to go to England to start negotiations over a renewal” could be responsible for sparking the predicted riots.