After an injury hit start to the season Arter started in the league for the first time in yesterdays 2-0 defeat to Southampton at Saint Mary's.
The playmaker is part of Irelands provisional squad for the Euro 2016 play-offs and Howe says he needs more game time.
In the days other game Everton moved up to ninth with a 6-2 win over Sunderland at Goodison park.
