Manchester City striker believes that the Premier League's relentless toughness disadvantages its teams in the Champions League.
The reigning English title-holders were beaten 2-1 by Barcelona in the first leg of their last-16 tie, leaving their hopes slim of progression, while they are six points behind Chelsea on the home front despite having played a game more.
feels that the Premier League's wider distribution of quality makes it harder for the big hitters to rest players in the top flight, costing them freshness when it comes to the European stage.