Pardew: 'Valencia Tackle Was Not Malicious'

Vurnon Anita was carried off on a stretcher at Old Trafford following a late challenge by Antonio Valencia. Alan Pardew: "I was a bit upset with that tackle. "I have seen it again and I don't think it was malicious but Valencia has mistimed it badly and unfortunately it might cost us a player. "I am not sure what is wrong. "It is too early to say. It is a bang on the ankle. "We will have to see whether he will make Arsenal, which would be a loss to us." Source: Newcastle United Mad

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