Hatem Ben Arfa: "For me to lose in my first game really stings. It really spoils it for me to lose a game like that.
"I wanted to begin with a victory, but it has gone now and we can only look forward to the next set of games.
"I was very, very surprised by the reception that I got, but of course very pleased. I am genuinely touched by the welcome that the Newcastle fans have given me.
"Now this just makes me even more determined to do well for them, score some goals and win some matches."