The Argentine ace admits he has been surprised by the exodus of big-name stars that have left St James' Park - including the likes of Andy Carroll, Joey Barton, Jose Enrique and Kevin Nolan. But the 28-year-old is looking at the positives and believes Alan Pardew's side, who are looking to make it eight matches unbeaten against Blackburn, are a more settled side now. He told The Sun: "We don't care about the players who've left. They left for different reasons. "We're happy for them because we know how football works, but we have to think of the players who have stayed. They are more important." Gutierrez also admitted he is happy with life at the Toon and although he is out of contract at the end of next season, the winger says he is very happy at the club. "All I can say is that I'm happy here and just focusing on this season." Although he also confessed: "I always say you never close the door. "You can never say never. An opportunity might come along that's good for you and good for the club.
