Some have already grumbled that the Frenchman is a flop after his big money move from Montpellier this summer, but the reality is that Cabella is the best opportunity Newcastle have to make chances. He has already chipped in with 17 chances created - though none have been snapped up yet - and the fact that a minority of his chances or completed passes have dropped to strikers might well be addressed by the change of personnel in the front-line. Cabella is a progressive influence: he passes well, runs with the ball and looks to create chances. If he can bulk up slightly and not over-sell when he is genuinely fouled he will be a big player for Newcastle, and he could be the man to unlock the side's so far stuttering attack. Which players do you think are key to Alan Pardew's resurgence as Newcastle boss? Share your thoughts below in the comments thread.
