But he knows two points out of 12 from Newcastle's last four games is NOT what is needed in the run in for European qualification.
TOON CURRENT FORM:
Arsenal 2 Newcastle 1
MARCH 12: Barclays Premier League at the Emirates Stadium.
Newcastle 1 Sunderland 1
MARCH 4: Barclays Premier League at St James' Park.
Newcastle 2 Wolves 2
FEBRUARY 25: Barclays Premier League at St James' Park.
Tottenham 5 Newcastle 0
FEBRUARY 11: Barclays Premier League at White Hart Lane.
Hatem Ben Arfa: "We are very disappointed because we thought we had the draw, but in the last minute they scored.
"Everyone in the dressing room was disappointed, and it is always worse to lose in the last minute like we did.
"It was a good goal from me, but we lost, so it doesn't mean anything. I am very disappointed and in the next game, we have to win.
"We have to keep our heads up and look at what is in front of us. This game has gone now and we have to learn from it and move on.
"We have 10 games left now and we have to be prepared to achieve something at the end of the season.
"I hope to do much more for the team when I am on the pitch. I am doing everything I can.
"I want to start games - every player wants that.
"Now I start it is good, I hope I keep going to play more and more for the team between now and the end of the season."