Newcastle United’s manager, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Hatem-Ben-Arfa-c15884 following his wonder goal against Bolton Wanderers in a Premier League match on Monday.
The 25 year old struck the first goal for the Magpies in the 73rd minute, after making a stunning run from the half way line, and dispatched the ball past the goal keeper after evading three defenders.
The goal helped the Toon secure a 2-0 win against the Trotters, and tied them on points with the fourth placed Tottenham Hotspur in the league table. The win lifted Newcastle to 59 points from their 33 games, which is their best Premier league performance
since the 2005/2006 season. They now lag behind http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Arsenal-c38429 by only two points.
The Magpies boss hailed the skill shown by the Frenchman during his goal against Bolton, describing it as one of the best goals of the season.
“You don’t see many goals like that. I have been lucky enough to see two of them this year both from the same player. It was a truly special goal.” Pardew said, in a post match conference.
The Englishman admitted that Ben Arfa is an indispensable part of his team, and remains a source of inspiration for everyone around him.
The former Marseille player came to the Sports Direct Arena in August, 2010 after Newcastle signed him on a season long loan. The following season, he was handed a permanent contract by the club. So far, he has capped 29 appearances for the Magpies, has
scored 7 goals and also picked up 7 assists.
Newcastle are currently placed fifth in the league table, and bolstered their chances of qualifying for the Champions League, after winning their last five league games. Pardew linked the club’s recent run of wins with Ben Arfa’s form.
“It is not just about Hatem, it is about the team and his contribution to the team in this period has been outstanding. He has been a very big part of the period of wins we have had.”
When asked about his side’s prospects of qualifying for the Champions League next season, he responded by saying that he expected a tough competition from http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Chelsea-c38786 and Tottenham in the race. However, he maintained his stance and stated that it was imperative
for his side to at least qualify for the Europa League next season.
“This weekend will be important for us because, if the [FA Cup] semi-final results go our way, then we could be in Europe next weekend.”
The Magpies will qualify for the Europa League if they finish the league at the sixth place, and http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Liverpool-c39809.
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