City among world’s best, says Martino

Gerardo Martino claims Manchester City are no clone of his Barcelona side — but simply one of the best teams in the world.

Barca have arrived in Manchester ahead of the first leg of their eagerly-anticipated Champions League last-16 tie against the Premier League outfit.

Quadruple-chasing City have earned widespread plaudits for their attractive, attacking football under Manuel Pellegrini this season, a lot of which has earned comparisons with the great Barcelona sides of recent years.