Newcastle's Hatem Ben Arfa suffered a double leg fracture in a challenge by Manchester City midfielder Nigel de Jong the last time they went met at the Etihad Stadium in October last year. The Holland international has asked to meet the Toon Frenchman which will take place after the final whistle.
Magpies boss Alan Pardew said: "I had a conversation with him this morning about it because I think you could carry some demons when you have an injury like that.
"But he was absolutely clear to me this morning that he has no problem about going back there, no problem about facing their particular player.
"The player has contacted him, which I appreciate as the manager of the other team, and he wants to see Hatem. We have said after the game would be a good time, not before.
"Hopefully, that will then come to rest.
"At the time, I thought - and I wasn't the manager at the time - it was a bad tackle, but they do happen in the game and unfortunately Hatem suffered a severe injury.
"What I do know is, a year down the line - and it has taken that long - he is back somewhere near his best, and that's good news for us."
