Watford goalkeeper Ben Foster admits Manchester City are the best team he's faced after conceding eight goals yesterday.

Speaking after the match, Foster conceded his side were far from their best, but said at times he could only stand and admire the way City were playing during the thrashing.

"It's probably a bit of shock, embarrassment," said the goalkeeper when asked to describe his emotions.

"I think we let ourselves down today and the fans a bit. The fans were giving it everything, all they've got, unfortunately we on the pitch didn't give it all we have got.

"As a keeper coming to City and Liverpool, if you let five in in 20 minutes you fear the worst, you think cricket scores. They are without doubt the best team I have ever played against. We were poor, didn't lay a glove on them but at times it was breathtaking watching them.

"You come away to City and I'm not joking, you come here and think if you keep it to two or three - they are so good. Them and Liverpool are a different level."