With Cheick Tiote and Yohan Cabaye nailed-on choices in the centre of the midfield, Pardew must decide who takes the right-wing slot.
Frenchman Gabriel Obertan started at Tottenham Hotspur at White Hart Lane but suffered arguably his worst night in a Newcastle shirt and was subbed at the break.
Pardew, though, does have Ryan Taylor back after an ankle knock sustained against Aston Villa – or he could go with Guthrie on the right-hand side.
Pardew: “Danny has been absolutely superb.
“If he does not play it will be a tough decision on him. If he does play then he deserves to.”