MX23RW : Friday, November 8 21:10:03| >> :120:12966:12966:

Alan Pardew hopeful of Hatem Ben Arfa return

Pardew hopeful of Ben Arfa return
© PA Photos
Hatem Ben Arfa will play some part in Newcastle United's Europa League encounter with Anzhi Makhachkala tonight, Alan Pardew reveals.

Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew has revealed that Hatem Ben Arfa may feature in tonight's clash with Anzhi Makhachkala.

The Magpies make the trip to Russia for the first leg of their Europa League last-16 tie with the mega-rich outfit, but will be without regulars Papiss Cisse and Jonas Gutierrez.

However, the 51-year-old coach said that the French winger could return from a hamstring problem which has kept him out of action since December.

"[Ben Arfa's] travelled," Pardew told reporters. "I think that at some point tomorrow you'll see him, hopefully."

The 25-year-old has scored three goals in his 13 appearances this season.

ID:72842: cacheID:72842:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:restore:1621:No Data Analysis info
Restore Data
Share this article now:
Magpies striker Papiss Cisse celebrates his early goal in the game with Everton on January 2, 2013
Read Next:
Papiss Cisse out with a virus
>
rhs 2.0
Today's games header
FT
Bengals
34-35
Ravens
Tables header RHS

League Phase

TeamPWDLPTS
1Lazio440012
2Ajax431010
3Anderlecht431010
4Frankfurt431010
5Galatasaray431010
6Spurs43019
7FCSB43019
8Lyon42117
9Rangers42117
10Olympiacos42117
11Bodo/Glimt42117
12Midtjylland42117
13Ferencvaros42026
14Man Utd41306
15Plzen41306
16AZ42026
17Besiktas42026
18Hoffenheim41215
19Roma41215
20Fenerbahce41215
21Elfsborg41124
22Braga41124
23Porto41124
24Slavia Prague41124
25Real Sociedad41124
26Malmo41033
27FC Twente40313
28Qarabag41033
29Union SG40222
30Nice40222
31RFS40222
32Ludogorets40131
33PAOK40131
34Athletic Club00000
35M. Tel Aviv40040
36Dynamo Kiev40040


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!