Ben Arfa On Wrong End Of Carver's Tongue!

Last updated : 21 November 2013 By Footy Mad - Editor

TOON v NORWICH

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2012/2013 Sat 12 Jan Norwich City 0 - 0 Newcastle Utd. Premier League  
 Sun 23 Sep Newcastle Utd. 1 - 0 Norwich City Premier League  
2011/2012 Sun 18 Mar Newcastle Utd. 1 - 0 Norwich City Premier League  
 Sat 10 Dec Norwich City 4 - 2 Newcastle Utd. Premier League  
2004/2005 Wed 20 Apr Norwich City 2 - 1 Newcastle Utd. Premiership  
 Wed 27 Oct Newcastle Utd. 2 - 1 Norwich City League Cup  
 Wed 25 Aug Newcastle Utd. 2 - 2 Norwich City Premiership  
1994/1995 Sat 08 Apr Newcastle Utd. 3 - 0 Norwich City Premiership  
 Sat 31 Dec Norwich City 2 - 1 Newcastle Utd. Premiership  
1993/1994 Tue 29 Mar Newcastle Utd. 3 - 0 Norwich City Premiership  
 Tue 04 Jan Norwich City 1 - 2 Newcastle Utd. Premiership  
1988/1989 Sat 25 Mar Norwich City 0 - 2 Newcastle Utd. First Division  
 Sat 17 Sep Newcastle Utd. 0 - 2 Norwich City First Division  
1987/1988 Sat 13 Feb Newcastle Utd. 1 - 3 Norwich City First Division  
 Tue 01 Sep Norwich City 1 - 1 Newcastle Utd. First Division  
1986/1987 Wed 08 Apr Newcastle Utd. 4 - 1 Norwich City First Division  
 Sat 27 Sep Norwich City 2 - 0 Newcastle Utd. First Division  
1984/1985 Sat 11 May Norwich City 0 - 0 Newcastle Utd. First Division  
 Sat 15 Dec Newcastle Utd. 1 - 1 Norwich City First Division  
1981/1982 Sat 30 Jan Newcastle Utd. 2 - 1 Norwich City Second Division  
 Sat 19 Sep Norwich City 2 - 1 Newcastle Utd. Second Division  
1977/1978 Wed 26 Apr Newcastle Utd. 2 - 2 Norwich City First Division  
 Wed 05 Oct Norwich City 2 - 1 Newcastle Utd. First Division  
1976/1977 Sat 12 Mar Newcastle Utd. 5 - 1 Norwich City First Division  
 Sat 02 Oct Norwich City 3 - 2 Newcastle Utd. First Division  
1975/1976 Sat 22 Nov Norwich City 1 - 2 Newcastle Utd. First Division  
 Sat 18 Oct Newcastle Utd. 5 - 2 Norwich City First Division  
1973/1974 Wed 17 Apr Norwich City 1 - 1 Newcastle Utd. First Division  
 Mon 15 Apr Newcastle Utd. 0 - 0 Norwich City First Division  
1972/1973 Sat 24 Feb Norwich City 0 - 1 Newcastle Utd. First Division  
 Sat 07 Oct Newcastle Utd. 3 - 1 Norwich City First Division  
1964/1965 Sat 13 Mar Newcastle Utd. 2 - 0 Norwich City Second Division  
 Sat 31 Oct Norwich City 1 - 1 Newcastle Utd. Second Division  
1963/1964 Sat 25 Apr Newcastle Utd. 2 - 0 Norwich City Second Division  
 Sat 02 Nov Norwich City 3 - 1 Newcastle Utd. Second Division  
1962/1963 Sat 04 May Norwich City 1 - 2 Newcastle Utd. Second Division  
 Sat 22 Sep Newcastle Utd. 2 - 1 Norwich City Second Division  
1961/1962 Sat 24 Mar Norwich City 0 - 0 Newcastle Utd. Second Division  
 Sat 04 Nov Newcastle Utd. 0 - 0 Norwich City Second Division  
1938/1939 Thu 16 Mar Norwich City 1 - 1 Newcastle Utd. Second Division  
 Tue 27 Dec Newcastle Utd. 4 - 0 Norwich City Second Division  
1937/1938 Mon 18 Apr Norwich City 1 - 1 Newcastle Utd. Second Division  
 Fri 15 Apr Newcastle Utd. 0 - 1 Norwich City Second Division  
1936/1937 Mon 28 Dec Norwich City 1 - 5 Newcastle Utd. Second Division  
 Fri 25 Dec Newcastle Utd. 0 - 1 Norwich City Second Division  
1935/1936 Sat 29 Feb Newcastle Utd. 1 - 1 Norwich City Second Division  
 Sat 07 Dec Norwich City 1 - 0 Newcastle Utd. Second Division  
1934/1935 Sat 09 Feb Norwich City 2 - 0 Newcastle Utd. Second Division  
 Sat 29 Sep Newcastle Utd. 2 - 0 Norwich City Second Division  

The last time Norwich came to St James' Park ...
2012/13 NEWCASTLE 1 NORWICH 0

NEWCASTLE UTD: 37. Steve Harper 14. James Perch 6. Mike Williamson 27. Steven Taylor 3. Davide Santon 10. Hatem Ben Arfa 85' 8. Vurnon Anita 76' 4. Yohan Cabaye 18. Jonas Gutierrez 9. Papiss Cisse 70' 19. Demba Ba
Subs: 21. Rob Elliot 20. Gael Bigirimana 23. Shola Ameobi 85' 24. Cheick Tiote 76' 25. Gabriel Obertan 70' 28. Sammy Ameobi 34. James Tavernier

NORWICH CITY: 1. John Ruddy 2. Russell Martin 20. Leon Barnett 5. Sebastien Bassong 8' 18. Javier Garrido 7. Robert Snodgrass 8. Jonny Howson 4. Bradley Johnson 11. Andrew Surman 82' 14. Wes Hoolahan 16. Steve Morison 70'
Subs: 28. Mark Bunn 6. Michael Turner 8' 9. Grant Holt 70' 10. Simeon Jackson 82' 12. Anthony Pilkington 24. Ryan Bennett 27. Alexander Tettey  

dDemba Ba allowed his feet to do the talking as his fourth goal of the season fired Newcastle to a narrow victory over Norwich.

On a day when strike partner Papiss Cisse's fortune took a turn for the worse when he squandered a penalty chance, Ba produced a finish worthy of Hatem Ben Arfa's slide-rule pass to claim just a second Barclays Premier League victory of the season for the Magpies.

Ben Arfa found himself on the wrong end of assistant manager John Carver's tongue after allowing Cisse to take the spot-kick in first-half injury-time, and it took a fine 47th-minute save by Steve Harper to deny Andrew Surman an equaliser and former Newcastle boss Chris Hughton a point on his return.

The home side were once again not at their fluent best in front of a frustrated crowd of 49,402 despite making seven changes to the side which played in the Europa League in midweek, and Cheick Tiote's return as a late substitute represented a welcome boost.

Alan Pardew's side were guilty of once again starting slowly as Norwich arrived determined not to allow them to have it all their own way.

sHughton was, as expected, given a warm reception by fans who saw him drag their club back into the Premier League in the wake of relegation, and there was a similarly friendly, if less intentional, welcome on the pitch.

City might have been ahead within five minutes had Wes Hoolahan not headed straight at defender Steven Taylor after full-back Javier Garrido had played a one-two with Surman on the left and crossed.

The outlet provided by Surman and Garrido down that side prompted Pardew for the second time in a week to switch right-back James Perch and midfielder Vurnon Anita, and although that stemmed the tide to a degree, Robert Snodgrass was also prospering down the right to keep the Magpies' defence on their toes throughout.

But as the game wore on, the home side found their feet as an attacking force and with Ben Arfa causing all kinds of problems for Garrido and Davide Santon repeatedly stretching Russell Martin, they began to create chances.

dThey might have taken the lead with 19 minutes gone had Cisse made a meaningful connecting with Yohan Cabaye's free-kick at the near post with Perch seeing his effort from the rebound blocked.

However, they were in front seconds later after Ben Arfa produced a moment of sheer class.

The Frenchman cut inside from the left before sliding the perfect pass into the path of Ba, who calmly slotted past the advancing John Ruddy.

But to their credit, Norwich refused to fold and Mike Williamson had to be in the right place at the right time to clear Snodgrass' header off the line following good work by Hoolahan.

Cisse passed up another good opportunity 13 minutes before the break when he missed his kick from Santon's near-post cross, and Cabaye smashed the loose ball just wide, while Ba failed to make the most of more brilliance from Ben Arfa when he miscontrolled his pass in front of goal after the winger had embarrassed Surman.

But the Magpies should have extended their lead in first-half injury-time when, after striker Steve Morison had barged into Williamson inside the Norwich penalty area, referee Neil Swarbrick pointed to the spot.

Ben Arfa, who struck from 12 yards during the opening day victory over Tottenham, immediately grabbed the ball, but was persuaded to hand it over to Cisse, whose need for a goal was plain for all to see.

But the Senegal international skied his effort high over the bar, in the process earning Ben Arfa a tirade from Carver with Pardew sitting high in the stands as he served out his touchline ban.

Carver's wrath might have been incurred once again within two minutes of the restart when Hoolahan turned the ball perfectly into Surman's path to put him through on goal.

Harper was quickly off his line and the 37-year-old got down superbly to make a vital block as the midfielder attempted to lift a shot over him with the outside of his left foot.

Newcastle were struggling to find their rhythm once again, and Jonas Gutierrez had to get a block on a 53rd-minute Snodgrass effort with Santon clearing Morison's header at the far post from the resulting corner.

Ben Arfa prompted a fine diving save by Ruddy three minutes later as the Magpies stepped up a gear with Taylor and Cabaye going close in quick succession.

Williamson headed a Cabaye corner straight at Ruddy five minutes later and the keeper claimed Ba's weak 83rd-minute effort as Newcastle negotiated their way nervously, but safely, to the final whistle, although substitute Gabriel Obertan was left nursing the after-effects of a robust challenge from Michael Turner.

PREMIER LEAGUE FIXTURES ...

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Saturday November 23

12:45 Everton v Liverpool
15:00 Arsenal v Southampton
15:00 Fulham v Swansea City
15:00 Hull City v Crystal Palace
15:00 Newcastle United v Norwich City
15:00 Stoke City v Sunderland
17:30 West Ham United v Chelsea

Sunday November 24

13:30 Manchester City v Tottenham
16:00 Cardiff City v Man Utd

Monday November 25

20:00 West Brom v Aston Villa

 

IDEAL FOR CHRISTMAS

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MAGPIES IN EUROPE -

HARVEY TO PARDEW

sThe new version of "Magpies In Europe" will be launched next week.

Although NUFC are not talking to the Chronicle or Sunday Sun ... we are!

And the full story is expected to be in newspapers within the next two weeks.

The official new title is "Magpies In Europe - Harvey To Pardew" and is an up-dated version of "From Antwerp To Zurich" - which includes the 14 Europa League fixtures we played last season.

The 280-page book features match reports from the 134 European matches Newcastle United have played, starting with the memorable 4-0 win over Feyenoord in 1968 on our European debut. 

Included are stats and the figures you would expect, but also each away fixture has the remarkable experiences of individuals who travelled to watch the matches. 

fIntroduction by "Big Bad" John McNamee, part of the Fairs Cup winning team of 1969.

It is a fascinating history that every Newcastle United fan will enjoy. 

And with a limited print-run, make sure you order a copy. 

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Include your own address.

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NEWCASTLE UNITED 2013/14 

PREMIER LEAGUE 

TOTTENHAM 0 NEWCASTLE UTD 1 (Remy)
Krul, Debuchy, Williamson, Yanga-Mbiwa, Santon, Sissoko, Cabaye, Tiote, Gouffran (85' Obertan), Remy (75' Cisse), Shola Ameobi (60' Anita).
Subs: Coloccini, Ben Arfa, Elliot, Sammy Ameobi

NEWCASTLE UTD 2 CHELSEA 0 (Gouffran, Remy)
Krul, Debuchy, Williamson, Yanga-Mbiwa, Santon, Sissoko, Cabaye, Tiote (53' Anita), Gouffran (85' Obertan), Shola Ameobi (62' Cisse).
Subs: Ben Arfa, Elliot, Sammy Ameobi, Tavernier.

SUNDERLAND 2 NEWCASTLE 1 (Debuchy)
Krul, Debuchy, Williamson, Dummett, Santon, Sissoko (45' Cisse), Tiote, Cabaye, Gouffran (86' Sammy Ameobi), Ben Arfa, Remy (70' Shola Ameobi).
Subs: Anita, Haidara, Elliot, Obertan.

NEWCASTLE UTD 2 LIVERPOOL 2 (Cabaye, Dummett)
Krul, Debuchy, Williamson, Yanga-Mbiwa, Santon, Cabaye (78'  Sammy Ameobi), Tiote, Gouffran, Sissoko (45' Dummett), Remy, Ben Arfa (78' Anita).
Subs: Cisse, Elliot, Obertan, Dummett.

CARDIFF CITY 1 NEWCASTLE 2 (Remy 2)
Krul, Debuchy, Williamson, Coloccini, Santon, Tiote, Cabaye (86' Ben Arfa), Gouffran, Sissoko, Remy (71' Gutierrez), Cisse 
Subs: Anita, Yanga-Mbiwa, Elliot, Sammy Ameobi, Dummett
 

EVERTON 3 NEWCASTLE 2 (Cabaye, Remy)
Krul, Debuchy, Yanga-Mbiwa (46' Williamson), Coloccini, Santon, Tiote, Anita (69' Cisse), Ben Arfa (46' Cabaye), Sissoko, Gouffran, Remy 
Subs: Elliot, Obertan, Sammy Ameobi, Dummett
 

NEWCASTLE 2 HULL CITY 3 (Remy 2)
Krul, Debuchy (86' Tiote), Yanga-Mbiwa, Coloccini, Santon, Cabaye (62' Gouffran), Anita, Sissoko, Ben Arfa, Cisse (73' Marveaux), Remy 
Subs: Williamson, Elliot, Sammy Ameobi, Dummett 

ASTON VILLA 1 NEWCASTLE 2 (Ben Arfra, Gouffran)
Krul, Debuchy, Coloccini, Yanga-Mbiwa, Santon, Anita (74' Tiote), Cabaye (88' Sammy Ameobi), Ben Arfa, Sissoko, Remy (63' Gouffran), Cisse 
Subs: Elliot, Marveaux, S Taylor, Dummett 

NEWCASTLE 1 FULHAM 0 (Ben Arfa)
Krul, Debuchy, Yanga-Mbiwa, Coloccini, Santon, Ben Arfa, Sissoko, Anita 65' (Cabaye), Marveaux 74' (Remy), Shola Ameobi 65' (Gouffran), Cisse 
Subs: Gosling, Elliot, Sammy Ameobi, Dummett 

NEWCASTLE 0 WEST HAM 0
Krul, Debuchy, Yanga-Mbiwa, Coloccini, Santon, Ben Arfa, Sissoko, Anita, Marveaux 66' (Sammy Ameobi), Shola Ameobi, Cisse 72'
Subs: Gosling, Bigirimana, Elliot, Vuckic, Dummett 

MAN CITY 4 NEWCASTLE 0
Krul, Debuchy, Coloccini, S Taylor, Yanga-Mbiwa, Sissoko, Tiote, Gouffran 45+4' (Dummett), Ben Arfa 65' (Sammy Ameobi), Gutierrez 44' (Anita), Cisse 
Subs: Elliot, Marveaux, Shola Ameobi, Obertan 

LEAGUE CUP 

NEWCASTLE 0 MAN CITY 2 (AET)
Krul, Debuchy, Williamson, Yanga-Mbiwa, Haidara (45 Dummett, 80 Ben Arfa), Anita, Tiote, Gouffran, Sissoko, Shola Ameobi (66 Cabaye), Cisse
Subs: Remy, Elliot, Obertan, Sammy Ameobi

NEWCASTLE 2 LEEDS UTD 0 (Cisse, Gouffran)
Krul, Debuchy, Williamson, Coloccini, Dummett, Gouffran (90' Vuckic), Anita (80' Gosling), Tiote, Marveaux, Sammy Ameobi, Cisse (71' Obertan).
Subs: Ben Arfa, Yanga-Mbiwa, Bigirimana, Alnwick
 

MORECAMBE 0 NEWCASTLE 2 (Shola Ameobi, Sammy Ameobi)
Elliot, Debuchy, Yanga-Mbiwa, Good, Dummett, Bigirimana, Gosling, Marveaux 88' (Sissoko), Vuckic 46' (Shola Ameobi), Sammy Ameobi, Gouffran 71' (Ben Arfa)
Subs: Santon, Anita, Alnwick, Streete 

Newcastle United Fixtures

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Saturday November 23
15:00 Premier League 
Newcastle United v Norwich City

Saturday November 30
17:30 Premier League
Newcastle United v West Brom

Wednesday December 4
19:45  Premier League 
Swansea City v Newcastle United

Saturday December 7
12:45 Premier League
Man Utd v Newcastle United

Saturday December 14
15:00 Premier League
Newcastle United v Southampton

Saturday December 21
15:00 Premier League
Crystal Palace v Newcastle United

Thursday December 26
15:00 Premier League
Newcastle United v Stoke City

Sunday December 29
13:30 Premier League
Newcastle United v Arsenal

Wednesday January 1 2014
15:00 Premier League
West Brom v Newcastle United