Newcastle managed to avoid an FA Cup upset at the Sports Direct Arena by coming from behind to beat Blackburn Rovers 2-1. They couldn't have done so without the efforts of Hatem Ben Arfa, who scored the equaliser in absolutely breathtaking fashion. Click through the jump for a goal that even Lionel Messi would have been proud of.
VIDEO: Hatem Ben Arfa Goes All Messi Against Blackburn Rovers
It's a big moment for Ben Arfa, whose early Premier League promise was dashed last season after having his leg broken by Manchester City's Nigel de Jong (perhaps he envisioned the hordes of Blackburn defenders as de Jong's extended family?). Newcastle are thrilled to have him back and healthy, and based on play like that it's not very difficult to imagine why.
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