Pardew relishing Ben Arfa opportunity

Newcastle boss Alan Pardew is relishing the opportunity to unleash Hatem Ben Arfa on the Barclays Premier League once again as he anticipates a late push.

The 26-year-old France international made his first appearance in 12 weeks in the Europa League against Anzhi Makhachkala on Thursday evening after recovering from a hamstring tear, and might have marked his return with a vital away goal.