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Ligue 1 Preview: PSG v Bordeaux

The midfielder became the latest high-profile addition to PSG's star-studded ranks when he completed the formalities of his move from Premier League side Newcastle on Wednesday, for a fee of around £20million, and he could feature for the first time against Francis Gillot's men.

Coach Laurent Blanc has opted to strengthen in the middle of the park after Adrien Rabiot was ruled out for several months with a knee ligament injury.

The addition of Cabaye will undoubtedly provide yet another dimension to PSG's already fearsome attacking threat, with Bordeaux looking to succeed where others have failed already this season by beating the champions on their own patch.

Blanc's men have turned the Parc des Princes into a fortress again this season and are unbeaten in 23 consecutive home league matches.

Cabaye's arrival comes at an opportune moment for Blanc, with his options in midfield further depleted by the suspension of Marco Verratti, while Christophe Jallet (knee) is also out with injury alongside Rabiot.

That win moved Gillot's side side into sixth, seven points adrift of third-placed Lille, with the visitors looking to secure a spot in the Champions League for the first time since Blanc guided them to the quarter-finals in 2010.