Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has taken aim at Manchester City's mega spending.
Wenger dismissed the notion Pep Guardiola has taken football to new heights at mega-bucks City this season.
He said: “No. Because look at Barcelona, they are still the best team in Europe.
"You have to accept that the modern game has changed, with the recruitment of the best players by a small number of clubs.
“As managers, maybe we can impart our philosophy on our teams. But this game now belongs to the players, their importance has become bigger than ever before."