Raheem Sterling admits there's a big difference between Manchester City and former club Liverpool.

The £49million forward has had an impressive start to life at the Etihad Stadium and will look to continue that form against struggling Newcastle today.

"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. There are more experienced players here," Sterling told the Guardian.

"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."