Newcastle boss Pardew: Ben Arfa still hasn't learned Premier League way

Newcastle United boss Alan Pardew has told Hatem Ben Arfa to fight for his place.

Pardew has thrown the gauntlet once again to Ben Arfa after the player was dropped for the 2-1 win over Aston Villa.

He told the Evening Chronicle: “Hatem still hasn’t quite grasped, in my opinion, this Premier League. He’s got unbelievable talent, but he’s not used to it.

“He’s got to fight now to get in this team.”

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