Manchester United legend Roy Keane does not believe Arsenal can go toe-to-toe with Manchester City in the Premier League.
The Gunners beat the Citizens in the Community Shield on Sunday, winning on penalties after a 1-1 draw.
However, Keane believes that when it comes to the Premier League title race, City will be comfortably ahead.
He told ITV: "A lot of people talk a good game and where they need to improve, but the proof is in the pudding. They got themselves into a decent position last year, but they came up short physically and mentally, strength in depth.
"When the going gets tough, we will see if they are in the same position and if they can learn from it.
The next step for Arsenal is to [win the Premier League], that's the biggest step, getting yourself into the top-four is fine like United last year, there was going to be an improvement. But if you talk about winning league titles, that's always going to be the hardest one. Close is not good enough."