Arsenal 1, Mancheter City 0.

Kasper Schmeichel continued to take the plaudits despite Manchester City losing their 100 per cent record this season, but his father Peter has ruled out the youngster playing for England.

Schmeichel Jr has played for Denmark Under-21s and is determined to earn a full cap rather than entertaining the possibility of switching to England through his residency.

''Kasper is Danish,'' said his father the former Manchester United and City star.

''He has absolutely no chance of playing for England and the discussion should stop now.

''England is for English people, Kasper was born Danish, all his family is Danish and there is nothing that can make him English.''

The youngster conceded his first goal in 350 minutes of Premier League football this season when Cesc Fabregas beat him at the near post, but earlier he had kept City level against Arsenal with a penalty save.

Referee Chris Foy was told by his assistant that Schmeichel was off his line when Robin van Persie's kick was taken but the official allowed play to continue.

Schmeichel's emergence means the Swede is not looking for a goalkeeper, even if the youngster is still learning his trade.

''He's not as tall as Petr Cech but he is maybe quicker,'' said Eriksson.

''He has to be more clever, select when to come out and when to stay. And probably if he goes out he will make some mistakes. That is because he is 20 years old.

''The way he works and behaves, he doesn't look to be 20. He hates to see the ball go into the net, even in training.''

The mood around the City camp remained upbeat after testing Arsenal, and they could have snatched the points had Manuel Almunia not saved when Emile Mpenza raced through for the best chance for the visitors.

''Sven is doing wonderfully, he is very good, he is doing a good job,'' said owner Thaksin Shinawatra.

''There might be more signings, but nothing is done yet.''