Newcastle United winger Jonas Gutierrez has insisted that life on Tyneside suits him down to the ground.

Gutierrez joined the Magpies in 2008 and has experienced relegation and European qualification in a rollercoaster ride in the North-East.

The Argentine international has pleaded for Toon supporters to be patient as Newcastle try to halt an alarming slide down the table.

He told the Daily Mail: "I love it at Newcastle. We had stability in our first season back and finished 11th, then we got fifth place which was fantastic and we qualified for Europe, which the club has not done for a while.

"We have done a great job in the Europa League to qualify for the next round but it has been hard in the league. The team has deserved to win the last three games and we have players back now, which is important.

"Maybe we had more luck last year and we have to refocus and work hard to get results now. The fans have to be patient and believe in the team."

Alan Pardew's side sit just two points above the relegation zone ahead of a match against Manchester City this weekend.