Ben Arfa has started just nine games all season, and four of those were in the cup competitions, with Pardew struggling to get him into the system he wants to play.
Hatem Ben Arfa: "I see my ambitions the same now as at the start - to become one of the best.
"Of course, I have lost a bit of time in my career, but, in my life, I have the impression I have gained some.
"Really, it is a shame that a career cannot be made between 24 and 40 years old because then I would have more chance.
"But let's see in three or four years.
"Then, I see myself at the top, winning, for example, the World Cup in Brazil or the Ballon d'Or, because I still have lots of dreams."
WIN A COPY OF - "Magpies In Europe"!
It features match reports and individual features from Toon fans on Newcastle's 120 European games ... including eye witness accounts the 60 'away' trips the Mags have made in Europe.
Sports Journalist Richie Everson: "At last a book that the fabulous Newcastle United fans can relate to. It's informative, all the facts and figures are there, plus the 120 match reports from all the fixtures ... but it is the articles by the supporters that amazed me.
"I went to many of those games, and this is the only book I can honestly say 'hits the nail on the head'!
"Yes we know the results and the scorers, but some of the facts in this book had me so wrapped up in it I couldn't put it down.
"Was Benny Arentoft cup-tied when he played in the final? Big Wyn and his battle with John McGrath; McFaul scoring a penalty when the crowd had gone home; the trouble in Palermo; it is all amazing stuff.
"I would honestly give this book 10 out of 10."
MAGPIES IN EUROPE From Antwerp to Zurich Price: £9.99 (including post) The book is available NOW! Please include your address in a letter and send a cheque (or postal order) for £9.99 payable to Mr K Fletcher, to:
'MAGPIES IN EUROPE', K Fletcher, 5 Dunelm, Sacriston, Co Durham DH7 6NU.
WE HAVE THREE COPIES TO GIVE AWAY
Simply answer these three questions:
1) What year did Newcastle win the Fairs Cup? 1969, 1979 or 1989?
2) When Tino Asprilla (pictured right) scored his hat-trick against Barcelona, who was the Newcastle manager? Joe Harvey, Kevin Keegan or Kenny Dalglish?
3) Our last European game was against AZ Alkmaar. What country are they from? Turkey, Holland or Belgium?
Send your answers (with your name) to:
E-Mail: Kevnumad@fsmail.net
Winners will be drawn on Friday March 9th.
Good luck!