Alan Pardew has said that Newcastle United's versatility sets them apart from their Premier League opposition.

Newcastle are on the verge of Europa League qualification even with players such as Jonas Gutierrez and James Perch playing out of position.

"You have to remember that when you have had success, teams are going to come and nullify you and start working on ways to beat you, and you have got to keep asking different questions," Pardew said.

"Yohan Cabaye and Jonas had different roles last week, and they could have different roles again.

"But their application and attitude to them has been first-class, and that's why Jonas at left-back got man of the match against Norwich, because he attacked the job that was at hand. If my players do that and take that as a lesson, then we are going to be okay."

Newcastle are currently sixth in the Premier League, level on points with fifth-placed Chelsea.