By Andy Dunn With a double fist-pump towards the excitable Newcastle dugout, Pep Guardiola saluted Kevin de Bruyne’s brilliance. But he was not just celebrating a typically sublime De Bruyne goal, he was celebrating the return of the man who makes the champions the best version of themselves. Simple as that. If De Bruyne now stays fit, City will surely retain their crown. It had plenty of flaws but, in many ways, this was a statement performance from Manchester City. They responded to a catastrophic few first half minutes in a way only they know how – by wearing down a brave Newcastle with cre…