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Team News: Hatem Ben Arfa starts for Newcastle United

Hatem Ben Arfa is named in a strong Newcastle United lineup for tonight's FA Cup tie at Brighton & Hove Albion.

Hatem Ben Arfa has been handed a starting role for Newcastle United's trip to Brighton & Hove Albion in the FA Cup this evening.

The Frenchman is joined in the starting lineup by Shola Ameobi, who partners Leon Best up front.

Craig Mackail-Smith will lead the line for hosts Brighton, while Will Buckley will play in an attacking midfield role.

Brighton: Brezovan; Greer, El-Abd, Calderón, Dunk, Bridcutt; Forster-Caskey, Sparrow, Barnes, Buckley; Mackail-Smith

Newcastle: Krul; Simpson, Williamson, Perch, Santon; Ben Arfa, Cabaye, Guthrie, Gutierrez; Best, Sh Ameobi

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