Pardew refused to answer a question suggesting if Arsenal really wanted him they would have already raised their bid, but he did urge supporters to forgive a player he has built his team around over the last two seasons.
"I think it will be a positive reaction from our fans [if he plays]," Pardew added. "The point I'm trying to make is that it's not just Yohan Cabaye involved in this situation. Other people are involved, his agents and we have to let time run its course. It's the same at Everton with Leighton Baines and Maroune Fellaini. We can't say for certain if they are going to stay or go."
The comparison, though, is a flawed one as both Everton players have been playing, even though a bid from Manchester United has been turned down and they would like to move.
At best, Cabaye will get a mixed reception against Fulham, but there is no doubt has behaviour has been reprehensible.
"There's some sympathy from myself towards Yohan for the pressure that he's under from other sources," said Pardew. "I also have a disagreement on some of the things he's done.
"The bottom line is that he's a great player, and our fans love great players and what our fans really love is really creative players. That's what he gives us and that's why he's so important to us."
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