Hatem Ben Arfa is desperate to be given more game time at Newcastle United after finding form following a broken leg.
The French winger is back at full fitness after spending close to 10 months on the sidelines and then having some difficulties with the injured ankle.
Despite scoring a nice goal in a 2-0 win over Bolton on Boxing Day, Ben Arfa then started the 3-1 loss to Liverpool on the bench and ahead of tonight's clash with Manchester United, is looking for more regular minutes.
"I'm completely fit and believe I'm able to play more than I have done so far.
"When I see fans in the street, they always ask me why I am not playing. I respond it's not my decision.
"I scored at Bolton but then was still on the bench for the next game. I wasn't surprised though.
"I'm a competitor and I want to play every game, every minute. The manager (Alan Pardew) knows what I'm thinking. He knows I want to play. He makes his choices and I have to respect them.""I knew it would take time to get back. But it has been four months now and I feel I'm ready," he said.
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