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Newcastle's Ben Arfa channeling his inner Eric Cantona

Newcastle United attacker Hatem Ben Arfa is determined to become English football's new Eric Cantona.

The French winger believes he has finally adapted to life in England and is aiming to have as big an impact on the Premier League as the Manchester United superstar did.

"For sure, I would like to conquer England like Cantona did," he said.

"I see my ambitions the same now as at the start - to become one of the best. Of course I have lost a bit of time in my career, but, in my life, I have the impression I have gained some.

"Really, it is a shame that a career cannot be made between 24 and 40 years old because then I would have more chance.

"But let's see in three or four years. Then, I see myself at the top, winning for example the World Cup in Brazil or the Ballon D'Or. Because I still have lots of dreams."

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