Eliaquim Mangala believes he is primed to start his second season in English football with Manchester City.

Slowly but surely, after a disappointing first season with the club, Mangala is getting accustomed to the difficulty of English football and insists he is now ready to play an influential part in the upcoming Premier League campaign.

"I'm very confident for the season," said Mangala in Melbourne.

"Manchester City have a lot of players at centre-back and everybody wants to play. That's normal. We are a big team with very good and important players. I'm fighting to play as many games as possible for the team.

"Now I know my teammates, the system and how we play. It's easier for me to play like that. I'm used to it now. I know the Premier League. I know a bit about what will happen during the game and during the season."