Manchester United attacker Antony says the intensity demanded in training is no surprise.
The former Ajax man hit the ground running with a goal on his United debut in the club's 3-1 win over Arsenal earlier this month.
It was an important moment for Antony after some questioned his worth following an £86 million move on transfer deadline day.
"Training is very different but I'd prepared for it mentally," Antony told MUTV. "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 per cent as soon as possible.
"The team are part of an excellent squad so we have got to know each other and established an understanding to reach this level and develop our football.
"We are getting to know each other better each day, game by game so that this harmony can flow and it all works out."