TEAMS: Ben Arfa starts, Debuchy returns for Newcastle against Norwich
HATEM BEN ARFA will start for Newcastle against Norwich after Yohan Cabaye left the squad to travel to France to undergo a medical with Paris Saint-Germain.
Mathieu Debuchy returns from suspension for Newcastle [GETTY]
Mathieu Debuchy returns for the Magpies after completing his three-match suspension and is joined by Steven Taylor, Mike Williamson and Davide Santon in defence.
Captain Fabricio Coloccini is out with a knee injury while Gael Bigirimana is also unavailable due a problem with his foot.
For Norwich, Jonas Gutierrez won't play in accordance with the terms of his loan deal from Newcastle.
Michael Turner and Jonny Howson have also both been ruled out by injury.
Newcastle side to play Norwich: Krul; Debuchy, S.Taylor, Williamson, Santon; Tiote (c), Sissoko, Anita; Ben Arfa, Remy, Sammy Ameobi. Subs: Elliot, Yanga-Mbiwa, Haidara, Dummett, Gosling, Shola Ameobi, Armstrong.
Norwich side to play Newcastle: Ruddy; Martin, R Bennett, Bassong (c), Olsson; Snodgrass, Fer, Johnson, Pilkington; van Wolfswinkel, Hooper. Subs: Bunn (GK), Whittaker, Elmander, Garrido, Becchio, Redmond, Tettey.
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