Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa is delighted with his first month at Newcastle United.

The former Montpellier captain is yet to establish himself as a first-choice, but he isn't panicking.

"This is a new league, a new team ... It is not easy!" smiled the defender with fifa.com.

"Here, there is the beautiful game and people are passionate about it. Fans live for their club, they are always behind their team and do everything that is possible to do their best for the players."