ARSENAL boss Arsene Wenger has claimed that free-scoring Manchester City are no better than Saints.

The Frenchman made the claim after City had hammered the Gunners 6-3 yesterday to take their Etihad Stadium league goals tally to a staggering 35 in eight games.

City's victory, which maintained their 100 per cent home record in some style, is certain to see their status as title favourites strengthened.

But Wenger did not agree.

He said: "They are one of the teams to beat, but not more than any of the other ones we have played until now.

"We have played Everton, who were as good as City, and Southampton, who were as good as City."