Ben Arfa has made just three Premier League starts this season, despite declaring himself fully fit after last season's leg break. The Frenchman has urged Pardew to give him a prolonged run in the side - but admits differing football philosophies may keep him waiting. "I knew it would take time to get back. But it has been four months now and I feel I'm ready," he said. "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. "The manager makes his choices and I have to respect them. But it's true we don't share quite the same philosophy. "For him, it's more crosses, a more direct style, whereas I like to pass and move, like Swansea played against us recently ."
