The Frenchman reportedly refused to play for the club's first three matches of the season following a rejected £10 million bid from Arsenal and has been disciplined

Yohan Cabaye was punished for missing the first three games of the season, Newcastle manager Alan Pardew has revealed. 
Cabaye recently apologised to the fans for failing to take part against Manchester City, West Ham and Morecambe after reportedly “having his head turned” by Arsenal’s failed £10 million summer bid, and played a major role in the Magpies’ 2-1 away win over Aston Villa in his first start of the season.
Pardew admitted to having taken disciplinary action against the France international but insists he is now hoping they can put the matter behind them.
“He has been disciplined for his action,” he told the North East Chronicle. “He has accepted it and we move on. It was accepted in good faith.
“His performance last week spoke a thousand words. It is about performances. Newcastle fans want to see him pull on the shirt and perform.