Newcastle fans watched on as ex fan favourite rolled back the years.
Now 32 years old, Hatem Ben Arfa’s career seems destined to be one of unfulfilled potential.
Even so, he is still a player capable of tearing defences apart, as Arsenal discovered to their cost last night in the Europa League.
Newcastle United fans loved seeing their former hero star for Rennes in a 3-1 victory.
Ben Arfa is capable of scoring spectacular goals, and while he didn’t net last night, he caused Arsenal no end of problems.
He completed more take-ons than any player on the pitch, with seven.
Ben Arfa is enjoying his football at Rennes after his big move to PSG somewhat predictably turned sour.
It doesn’t seem so long ago that he was twisting up defences with Newcastle, before his spell at St James’ Park fell apart.
Toon fans were thrilled last night to seeing him get back to doing what he does best…
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