Anthony Knockaert believes Leicester City deserved to take something from the game at Newcastle on Saturday.
City slumped to another away defeat after Gabriel Obertan struck for the Magpies on the breakaway, just as City were getting on top of their hosts.
Knockaert believes the end result was harsh on Nigel Pearson's men.
The Frenchman said City just had to keep working hard and the results would start to turn in their favour.
"It is very frustrating for us because I felt we could win, and the minimum we deserved was a draw from this game," said Knockaert.
"But we came back without a point and that is very frustrating for us because the lads have been doing very well.
"I thought they played well in this game, too, and we deserved a better result.
"I think we were the better team and we are a very good team.
"We know that, we know we have quality but we have to make sure in every game we have to work hard.
"It is a tough league and if we don't work hard it is going to get tougher for us.
"We have to be competitive and that will be the key to us staying up this season."
Knockaert has struggled to break into Pearson's side this season and has started just one league game so far, the opening day draw with Everton.
When he replaced Esteban Cambiasso in the 79th minute at St James' Park on Saturday, it was only Knockaert's second substitute appearance. But the Frenchman said he would be ready whenever he is called upon by boss Pearson.
"It was good to get some pitch-time," said Knockaert. "It is always a pleasure to play.
"I haven't had a lot of opportunities to play yet this season but it is a long season and I have to make sure I am ready whenever the gaffer needs me.
"I will be ready for the team and everyone."
