Hatem Ben Arfa illuminated Tyneside on Easter Monday with a goal which would grace the biggest stage in football. Against Bolton, the French international forward picked up the ball well inside his own half and raced past the challenges of Sam Ricketts and Mark Davies before driving towards the Trotters' penalty area. Ben Arfa then proceeded to skip through the middle of centre-backs David Wheater and Tim Ream and slip the ball past keeper Adam Bogdan, to net one of the greatest goals ever seen at the Gallowgate End. It was Lionel Messi-esque - a moment of individual brilliance which gave Newcastle the breakthrough against a stubborn Bolton side and set them on their way to a 2-0 win. That victory was sealed late on as Papiss Cisse netted his tenth goal in just nine appearances since arriving at the Club in January, and the Magpies now find themselves joint-fourth in the Premier League table. Ben Arfa's goal will ensure that this game will live long in the memory for United fans, and you can watch extended highlights by clicking on the button below.
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