Manchester City attacker Raheem Sterling has noticed a step up in quality since arriving at the Etihad Stadium from Liverpool.
The England international joined Manuel Pellegrini's side in July in a deal which could eventually be worth £49 million and has gone on to score six goals in his first 15 appearances.
"There are more experienced players here," he told the Manchester Evening News.
"Obviously, Liverpool had many great players as well but the players here have been at the highest level for many years and you can definitely see that on the training pitch.
"The tempo, the passing, the two-touch movement in training; it's really surprised me. It's really sharp, really good to be involved in."
The 20-year-old continued: "It was definitely a special goal for me - my first in the Champions League.
"But the most important thing was the way the team played. I thought we did great and took our chances when we needed to."
