Manchester City midfielder Nigel de Jong has requested to meet Newcastle United forward Hatem Ben Arfa after the two sides clash at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday.
A challenge from De Jong broke Ben Arfa's leg during the fixture between the two teams in October 2010.
"The player has contacted him, which I appreciate as the manager of the other team," said Magpies boss Alan Pardew.
"We have said after the game would be a good time - not before. Hopefully, that will then come to rest."
Saturday's match sees the two remaining unbeaten sides in the Premier League come up against each other.
