Newcastle midfielder Danny Guthrie has warned Cardiff the Coca-Cola Championship leaders have no intention of surrendering top spot this weekend.

Danny Guthrie says Newcastle’s adversity has pulled players and fans together, but the match-winner from the win over Leicester has warned that the Magpies need more recruits.

Newcastle United continued their fine start to the season and moved to the top of the Championship table with a 1-0 win over Leicester.

Newcastle will again be without midfielders Nicky Butt and Danny Guthrie for the home clash with Reading at St James` Park.

Team news ahead of Saturday’s openers to the 2009-10 Championship season, with Danny Guthrie ruled out of Newastle’s trip to West Brom.

Newcastle will be without midfielders Danny Guthrie and Nicky Butt for their season opener against West Brom tomorrow.

Danny Guthrie has warned his Newcastle team-mates they are still a long way from Premier League safety.

Newcastle United midfielder Danny Guthrie insists their win over Middlesbrough will be in vain if they do not beat Fulham on Saturday.

Danny Guthrie has handed Newcastle a massive boost in their scrap against relegation by announcing he is ready to face Chelsea.The midfielder has not featured for the Magpies since the 3-0 defeat at fellow strugglers Blackburn in mid-January due to a hamstring injury.

Newcastle’s Danny Guthrie has announced he is fit to be considered for selection against Chelsea.