The league is almost half way gone and so far many teams have struggled to get that balance and the exact kind of performances they expect to maintain. Newcastle have been shockingly brilliant in their past games. Arsenal and Manchester City have an outstanding performance in the league so far, I don't see Newcastle as title contenders this season so the battle is between Arsenal and Manchester City. Arsenal are showing resilience and looking ambitious, I think it will be a tough one for City this season with Arsenal battling for the trophy.
Newcastle's seriousness has now been seen because indeed they clearly want to aim for a high position after becoming the richest club today for financial supplies.
I will not be surprised that they have some big names in the following seasons because this season is only the first step for them to continue to make resolutions for their players to be even better in the coming seasons.