Ben Arfa once again our man of the match imho, while on the ball he’s very dangerous with his movement and pace, and one golden opportunity has successfully converted into goal in 18th minutes. This is what made our fans happy – as many of our fans placed a bet or two on him /our team. Luckily, even if they placed a draw no bet type of bet, they didn’t lose!

After the lead, it seems that we were a bit vurnerable while under pressure, our back four were struggling defensively and almost get caught by Agbonlahor in the start of second-half.

Newcastle’s regained the attacking dominance shortly with Remy and Ben Arfa blistering pace are continuing to torment the home side. Ben Arfa denied his second while his curling effort was saved by Brad Guzan’s.

But after Remy being brought off with Gouffran coming on in his place, we are once again under pressure and Benteke levelled with a bullet header.

Thanks to Yoan Gouffran who takes us back in the lead in 73rd minutes after taking the advantage from Ben Arfa’s fierce left-foot shot that can only parried by Guzan.

We could have couple more goals, with Cisse and Ben Arfa both are going close.

The verdict, I can see some improvement going in the squad and hopefully this team can keep the team spirit and stay free of injuries at least until the next transfer window re-open in January next year.

Tiotte is back in the game, while Cabaye is still not in his best performance but soon he will be. In defense I think we still have plenty of work to do, as well as to bring Cisse’s killer instinct back.

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The Magpies are now without a win in four league matches and another draw against Maritimo in the Europa League on Thursday evening, before taking on Pardew’s former team Southampton over the weekend in the Premier League.

Pardew said: “We’ve had a bit of a dip and we’re sad about that, sad for our fans”

“I think it will help if we have our senior players back and hopefully we’ll have one or two back this week and maybe a couple more next week. So that will arm me and make the side stronger.”

It is certainly not time to be pushing any panic buttons at St James’ Park just yet – Newcastle are in twelfth position in the league and only five points away from the top six.

In truth, Pardew’s men have not hit the heights of last season just yet and performances have not been at their best. But, that will all come in time. Players such as Yohan Cabaye coming back into action are key as he is one of the most influential members of this squad.

When Pardew has all of his players to call upon, you will see a big change in performances and results in this Newcastle side and if he is given money to spend in the January transfer window, then a top four finish is certainly not out of the question. If you like a free bet, you will see they are out at 66/1 to finish in the Champions League places.

With Southampton, Stoke City, Wigan and Fulham to come in the league, Newcastle do have a decent run on games on paper. There are of course three Europa League games sandwiched into this though and it is all about how well Pardew can rotate his squad, or even if he is able to with the injury problems he has.

It is an exciting time to be following the Magpies and with the success the boss has had at the club so far, you would back him to turn this mini-blip around.

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That day is when Kevin Keegan was Newcastle United manager and also our first Premier league season. Newcastle players who scored were Andy Cole and Rob Lee.

And when Cabaye finally break the deadlock with his typical shot on goal from a perfect Ben Arfa’s cross, I was screaming and thought that the goal would definetely a sign of our winning day.

The game starts with little chances in the opening minutes for both team with Luis Suárez, as we often saw keep performing what he can do best beside scoring goal, falling down to the floor with everytime he has been challenged.

In the 43rd minute Hatem Ben Arfa overturned Jose Enrique down the right flank before serving the ball over to the far post where Yohan Cabaye is waiting to controll the ball and then volleyed past Brad Jones.

To be honest, their equalising goal also a special one, from you know who and that will keep me thinking of why that such quality player would have another equally high quality skill to easily down to the ground.

Suárez from the start, had a constant battle with Coloccini from within minutes of play when he was appealing in vain for a penalty for a slight contact from Colo.

His intention is finally come to a conclusion with seven minutes remaining which I hate to say but it may have been a well deserved red card for our captain although from a replay there’s no hars damage was inflicted. As for the remaining seven minutes plus four of added time, we fought hard to keep the score sheet in ballance, and come out from there with a point.

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Cabaye still looked as if he was on his holidays and Ben Arfa was having one of those frustrating afternoons when he kept running into trouble. Our delivery into the box, both from open play and from set pieces was absolutely woeful.

Villa were no better but were worki g their socks off closing us down and denying space. We seemed unable to match them in that respect and were beginning to leave players unmarked in the box.

Bent was left free on our left about 8 yards out but couldn’t make the most of it thankfully. The ball was then played out their left where it was headed on by some bloke who was unmarked to another bloke who was unmarked who crossed for a third bloke who was poorly marked to head in. Sorry an out the lack of names but I didn’t know half their team at all.

Simpson then went off injured. I assumed Santon would move over, Jonas back and Marveaux would come on. Wrong – Anita moved back (and did a decent job there) and Bigirimana came on in midfield. This lad is still raw and makes the odd mistake but I noticed his contribution far more than that of some of our established players.

Second half saw little improvement at first. I told Mr Jacko that Pardew should take Ben Arfa off because he was as much use as a plastic frying pan. Next minute he cuts in from the left and unleashes an absolute thunderbolt into the top corner of the net!

We huffed and puffed after that but came nearest to scoring in the final minute when a superb Cabaye free kick was clawed away from the top corner by Guzan.

A disappointing display against a team who had little to offer other than great work rate.

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