News today that both Ben Arfa and Cheick Tiote helped in the signing of 18 year-old Lens youngster, Mehdi Abeid, on a free transfer. Mehdi Abeid - persuaded to join by Ben Arfa and Tiote And yesterday it was confirmed that after a trial at the Tyneside club, Abeid signed on for Newcastle, and new [.

In another interview, Newcastle United manager, Alan Pardew, has said that French Tunisian wing wonder, Hatem Ben Arfa is aiming to make a return on July 4th, a story that has already been covered by my collegue, Hugh, earlier today in this 'blog. However, interestingly, in the same interview he also admitted that he knew [.

It seems almost certain that Ben Arfa will be signing on a permanent basis for Newcastle United. Ben Arfa likely to sign some time this week And since the 23 year-old Frenchman is expected in Newcastle for the game tonight against West Ham United, the deal could be announced at any time. Sky Sports [.

The good news about Ben Arfa this morning has been backed up by more good news about Shola Ameobi, who has returned to training at Newcastle. Shola Ameobi - we need a photo of him in his mask! Shola is now back from Detroit, where he traveled last Thursday to get his individual face mask [...]

It was bound to happen - that there would be rumors spreading that Newcastle's Ben Arfa may never return from his double leg fracture. Ben Arfa - will comeback on July 4th So it's good news that manager Alan Pardew has come out today, and blasted those rumors in the Sunday Sun. This is what [...]

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Newcastle boss Alan Pardew has warned Hatem Ben Arfa that he will have to fight for a first-team place.

Newcastle played to a goalless draw with Sporting Kansas tonight in brutal heat at the Livestrong Sporting Park. Ben Arfa it's a twisted ankle Newcastle started with Tim Krul back in goal, and Fabricio Coloccini captaining the side for the first time since being appointed Newcastle's new captain by manager Alan Pardew.

With another injury to Ben Arfa, this time to his left ankle, Alan Pardew was naturally keen to look at the positives from last night's 0-0 draw at Sporting Kansas. Mehdi Abeid has a lot to learn The unfortunate thing last night was that Ben Arfa was looking very good for Newcastle, and if we [...

We have to remember that Newcastle have three players coming back right now from long term and serious injuries. Sylvain Marveaux big player for Newcastle next season? Those are Ben Arfa, Dan Gosling and new boy Sylvain Marveaux. And as we are all too well aware, Ben Arfa has been injured again, and it's [.

Alan Pardew seems happy enough that the build-up to the season is going according to plan, kind of. John Carver and Alan Pardew things going according to plan Newcastle have had too many injuries so far in pre-season, to Danny Gutherie, Shane Ferguson, Ben Arfa and Ryan Taylor. Ben Arfa injured his left ankle [.

Match highlights from yesterday evening's nailbiting 3-4 thriller against Nottingham Forest in the League Cup. Features two goals from Peter Lovenkrands. The first featuring an astounding pass from comeback kid, Hatem Ben Arfa, and a pretty tidy assist from his French compadre Sylvain Marveaux too. The third was an almost certain cross which ended up [.

Alan Pardew has pointed out this morning that Newcastle were without some of their squad for Saturday's game. Ben Arfa meets Nigel de Jong on Saturday all is forgiven But that didn't stop them putting up a great fight at the Etihad Stadium, but the lads got nothing out of the game against the [...]

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Newcastle are still in 4th place in the Premier League after the 1-1 draw at Manchester United on Saturday. Ben Arfa in action at Old Trafford Saturday And most Newcastle fans are wondering just how long we can stay in that high position in the league this season. But not Hatem Ben Arfa, and the Frenchman today has come out and [.

It certainly wasn't an easy penalty for Demba Ba to take on Saturday afternoon. Demba Ba rifles home the penalty on Saturday The penalty was a controversial one, after Ben Arfa had been brought down in the box, and in any case you're not supposed to give penalties against Manchester United at Old Trafford so [.

Highlights of our disappointing 4-2 defeat at the hands of Delia Smith's Canaries at Carrow Road. As usual, I will endeavour to update these when better, longer ones become available. Alan Pardew went into this game matching his opponents with a two big lads upfront appraoch, forsaking Ben Arfa for the silky skills of Shola [.

Yohan Cabaye will miss the game on Wednesday night against WBA. Yohan Cabaye great capture by Newcastle The French International picked up his 5th yellow card of the season on Saturday and will miss the game, but that will give a chance to somebody else against WBA. Haris Vukic, Mehdi Abeid or Ben Arfa could all come into that attacking central [.

Newcastle put in the disciplined performance Alan Pardew wanted, and the lads got their just rewards at Bolton with a fine 2-0 win yesterday. Alan Pardew with Ben Arfa at end of the game yesterday And Alan Pardew was a delighted and relieved man after the game, as he had seen his team end their [.

Alan Pardew has said today that Ben Arfa is not a difficult player to handle. Ben Arfa points to Newcastle fans after scoring yesterday After the game, while being questioned on nufcTV, Alan Pardew was asked if Ben Arfa was all smiles in the dressing room after the game yesterday, when he came on after 61 minutes at [.

A fact of the day for Wednesday about Nigel De Jong. I've borrowed this one from Inside futbol ...

'Not only did he give Xabi Alonso a nasty kick in the chest at the WC, but he has also broken Hatem Ben Arfa leg and fractured Stuart Holden's for good measure.

Newcaslte United have completed the signing of former Marsellie player Hatem Ben Arfa for an undisclosed fee...

The former Newcastle loanee is currently nursing a broken leg which happened against Manchester City in September. As a result he has only played four games since joining the club, but this was all that was needed to impress the manager.

It is official, Hatem Ben Arfa is now a permanent Newcastle United player. Newcastle completed the signing of Ben Arfa from French club Marseille for an undisclosed fee. Interesting timing with this one was Mike Ashley's hand forced into making the deal permanent because Liverpool were showing an interest?

Newcastle fans can take some solace in the fact that we will soon be seeing the very best of Dan Gosling, and Ben Arfa should be returning to training within two to three weeks. Danny Guthrie - good to see youngster get a good game in again They will seem like new players to Newcastle, [...]

There's been a lot of comments from readers about when exactly Ben Arfa will resume his training at Newcastle. Ben Arfa - already the darling of the Newcastle fans And it seems like Alan Pardew will give the French International plenty of time to recover from his serious double leg break. It seems that Ben [.

Maybe the fact that Dan Gosling, Ben Arfa and Ryan Taylor are all retuning from injury soon, was one reason Alan Pardew allowed Wayne Routledge to go out on loan to QPR this last week. Ryan Taylor gives Newcastle different options Of course it seems that Dan has had a little setback, but we [...]

More comments from Ben Arfa's agent today, about Newcastle's top midfielder, 23 year-old Frenchman Ben Arfa. Ben Arfa when he first arrived in Newcastle last August The lad is getting close to returning to Newcastle to resume training with the squad, and we heard this morning that he seems to be in top physical [.

Surprising and even disturbing news in the Daily Mail this morning. Ben Arfa to think this injury could have ended his career The report is that Newcastle's Hatem Arfa had to have a vital second operation on his left leg last November, that could well have saved his career, and the news seems to [.

Nigel de Jong is back in Oranje. Since October, Van Marwijk allowed De Jong a rest after the humbug regarding De Jong's umptieth tackle on Ben Arfa in the EPL.

The former Ajax midfielder also broke the leg of American Holden in a friendly and did a Jackie Chan on Xabi [read more]

Alan Pardew is planning a shock swoop to sign Liverpool midfielder Joe Cole this summer. The Newcastle United boss is looking to bring in significant additions to his St James' Park squad using the money the club made from the sale of Andy Carroll to the Anfield side and has earmarked a move for the former West Ham and Chelsea man.

It looks like the official game back for Ben Arfa will be the home game against Wolves on April 2nd. Ben Arfa back playing in early April in first team! And including that game, there are 8 league games left of the season, so with any luck the 23 year-old French star will be [...]

As we reported yesterday it could well be that we will not see Hatem Ben Arfa play again for Newcastle United this season. Ben Arfa to remain at Clairfontaine for immediate future And news today that the French International will not be retuning to Tyneside soon, but will complete all his rehabilitation in France [.

The Newcastle manager Alan Pardew has tried to pour cold water on any hopes of Ben Arfa coming back for the game against Wolves on April 2nd, and even before May comes around. Ben Arfa may not make it back this season That was the match the French International had targeted to return for [...]

Newcastle have five players out with injuries, who may be doubtful for the next game a week on Saturday at Stoke City. Alan Pardew players are worn out And you add those to our long term injured players, Ben Arfa, Dan Gosling and Alan Smith, and add in the suspended Ryan Taylor, and Newcastle [...]

For the first time since his tackle on Ben Arfa, Nigel de Jong is back with his Oranje buddies. He's looking forward to playing Hungary, is all he wanted to say.

"I spoke with our team manager. Do I understand his decision to not call me up? What does my opinion [read more]

Newcastle's home game against Wolves tomorrow could be a pivotal game of this season for the Magpies. Jonas - in action against Sunderland And with injuries and suspensions hitting the Newcastle squad this year, Ben Arfa, Dan Gosling, Leon Best, Alan Smith and Jose Enrique will miss the game through injury, and Ryan Taylor and [.

Alan Pardew has talked about having Hatem Ben Arfa back in Newcastle tomorrow, and it's exactly six months to the day, since he suffered a double fracture of his left leg at Eastlands. Ben Arfa - Pardew will take no chances with this youngster And as we reported yesterday, Pardew sees the skilled midfielder playing [.

Newcastle star forward Hatem Ben Arfa has today called for tougher punishments on dangerous tackles. Ben Arfa see I can still do this stuff! Ben Arfa returned to training at Newcastle for the first time since he sustained a double fracture of the left leg after a wild challenge from Manchester City's De [.

It is looking more and more likely that Alan Pardew will have Ben Arfa playing for Newcastle United, before the end of the season. Ben Arfa - could return at Liverpool 3 weeks come Sunday And if you believe reports in the local Newcastle press today, it seems that Pardew is looking at the game [...]

Newcastle United manager, Alan Pardew has been speaking once again on the long awaited return of wonder wing man, Hatem Ben Arfa, along with the loss of in form striker, Leon Best, who will now be out for the rest of the season after being told he needed an ankle operation. Talking to The Shields [..