Premier League previews: Kompany and Ben Arfa doubts - The Times (subscription)

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Saturday

Newcastle v Manchester City, 12.45

Alan Pardew, the Newcastle manager, could be without Hatem Ben Arfa for tomorrow's Barclays Premier League meeting with Manchester City. The midfielder, who made a goal-scoring return against Fulham on Monday night after missing four games due to a hamstring problem, is a major doubt after aggravating the injury. Steven Taylor (hamstring) and Yohan Cabaye (groin surgery) remain on Newcastle's long-term casualty list.

Vincent Kompany, the Manchester City captain, is a major doubt for tomorrow's trip to Newcastle. Kompany is struggling with a hamstring injury and has