Newcastle are a good side, they will not be knocked over too easily.
Yes im happy with Citys start, finally the medicine looks to be working, I know Mancini has his critics for being too negative, but all great teams are built from the back. Kompany has been immense, is there a better central defender in the prem at the moment, and its great to see kolo step up too and dont forget this is not our 1st choice back 4, Boateng and kolarov to come back yet. I think Silva will get better and better, only worry is up front, Mancini clearly has no trust in adabayor, santa crock or Jo so with balotelli injured I see him continuing with tevez playing the lone role, so its not negative, hes just playing this way because hes being forced too.
A little note on de Jong. The incident on Sunday was very unfortunate, hes a combative player but he isnt dirty, he got the ball and his trailing leg took the leg of ban arfa, just very unlucky, I hope the lad makes a full recovery and that de jong doesnt alter the way he plays because of it.