Newcastle United boss Rafa Benitez insists Manchester City can be stopped this season.

However, he says only the league's top clubs are capable.

"With the right tools, you can stop them," Benitez insists. "But we are talking about £500m with a great manager and great players. Everything is positive for them.

"Can Liverpool stop City? Yes. Can Arsenal and Tottenham and Chelsea stop City? Yes. But can they be more consistent over a season? That will be more difficult. I do think the top teams can compete with each other. But it is a big difference to the rest."