Newcastle lined up for Thursday's Europa League clash in Russia against Anzhi Makhachkala with more than a hint of Gallic flair as seven Frenchmen took to the field.
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As well as captain Yohan Cabaye and playmaker Hatem Ben Arfa, who was returning after a three- month injury absence, there were five more French players in the starting XI.
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Centre-back Mapou Yanga Mbiwa lined up alongside full-back Massadio Haidara with Sylvain Marveaux and Gabriel Obertan in midfield and Moussa Sissoko up font.
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Newcastle boss Alan Pardew recruited five Frenchmen in the January transfer window, taking his tally to 10.
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Such has been the French revolution on Tyneside that some jovial fans have taken to wearing berets to games.