Liverpool boss Kenny Dalglish admits the aura around Manchester City has changed.
Dalglish admits City's resources are the envy of the footballing world but accepts it has made them a credible force in the Barclays Premier League.
"City have a lot of people who dislike them because of envy," he said.
"But there is not one football supporter who wouldn't enjoy their club having just a fraction of the money they (City) get to spend on players.
"They were, for a while, many supporters' second club as they have always been a bit of a romantic club.
"But they have gone more business-like now, stepped up to the plate and spent a lot of money and they will be looking for success."
