Sam Allardyce believes Manchester City's 'goldfish bowl' existence could work against them.
The Blues have been dubbed the world's richest team following a recent takeover by the Abu Dhabi United Group.
With the club now awash with money, countless top names have been linked with a New Year arrival at Eastlands.
However, while City were impressive during a 5-1 demolition of Hull City on Boxing Day, their recent results have hardly been inspiring.
An unenviable trip to Ewood Park on Sunday will provide another stern test of their credentials, with Rovers boss Allardyce confident he can pile further pressure on his opposite number Mark Hughes.
"It seems to be, from Mark's own words, that it is affecting the players that are there, living in that goldfish bowl," he said.
"That tag of richest club in the world seems to be affecting them the wrong way, based on what I have seen.
"The players are much better players than have performed recently. I know that and Mark knows that.
"Unfortunately for him and the players that tag is now there and they can't get rid of it, so they have to manage it as best they can and get back to playing the way they know they can play.
"His star player Robinho has not been available for a while and that is a big miss for them.
"That is key for every manager in their success or failure rate. If your key players are out too long you will lose football matches."
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