This season is going to have a few of these Newcastles and dare I say Southampton performances mixed in it. It isn't going to be an easy ride to the top - the aim should be top 4, and anything more is a bonus. Talk of the league is premature because results like these will continue and to be a league winner you need consistency.
If Sturridge retains his fitness you have to fancy top 4, even without, considering Leicester and Spurs seem to be the rivals for that spot.