Newcastle United will face off against rival Crystal Palace on Saturday, placing two of the English Premier League's closely followed teams against each other.

Newcastle United, coming out of a 1-0 loss to Fulham, is expected to be the favorite in the match.

Newcastle United Manager Alan Pardew said he is pleased with Hatem Ben Arfa and his return to the team, BBC Sports reports.

"It's all about Hatem with Hatem, and he looks in a much better place," he said, according to the site.

"If he brings the right ingredients, the work-rate, the ability to the pitch for us, then he can be influential."

Crystal Palace, coming out of a 0-0 draw with Sunderland, is expected to be the underdog in the match.

Crystal Palace Manager Tony Pulis said he defends Newcastle's Pardew by claiming a football manager's job is like childbirth, Metro UK reports.

"I do get involved in the game (on a matchday). As a manager you don't make a mistake, you don't make a bad pass," he said, according to the site.

"With the pressure, you have to control it. I've done stupid things and you look back and get embarrassed."

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