Manchester United winger Antony is ready for another tough test of his mettle when his Red Devils go to Manchester City in the Premier League this Sunday.
Antony marked his £85m transfer deadline day arrival from Ajax with a goal on debut against early league leaders Arsenal.
And the Brazil international believes his training at United has prepared him for the intense competition of the English game.
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Ahead of a showdown with the champions, he tells the club’s website: “Training is very different but I'd prepared for it mentally.
“I knew how intense it would be as I’ve always followed the Premier League.
“I knew how intense the games were and have prepared and trained a lot to be at 100 percent as soon as possible.”
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Fifth-placed United, on 12 points, trail their second-placed neighbours by five points.
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