Peter Canavan: Derry and Dublin clash of country's two best sides

RTÉ GAA analyst Peter Canavan believes that Saturday's Division 1 meeting of leaders Derry and a rejuvenated Dublin brings together the best two teams in the country currently.

Mickey Harte’s side have made a blistering start to life back in the top flight with four wins from four and, speaking on the RTÉ GAA podcast, Canavan said that the Oakleafers will be determined to protect their unbeaten record in what will likely be their most difficult test to date.

Whatever the outcome, the Tyrone legend believes that other sides, Kerry included, are looking up at the two teams that will take to the field in the Maiden city.

"The ultimate test will come further down the line but in terms of his National League, this is by far their biggest test," the six-time All-Star said of Derry.

"It’s the two best teams in the country playing at the minute, and they’re playing really strong football. They’re [Derry] not top of the table by chance.

"Dublin’s performance last weekend [v Kerry], was their best I’d say... even counting the championship last year it was right up there. The quality of football I felt was as good and the players, their movement, was as good as I’ve seen [from] a number of those players for a few years. From a Dublin point of view, that’s very exciting.

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"Derry have maintained their form level. A lot of people were saying after the Galway game that Derry didn’t play that well but they still went down to Salthill and scored 3-10. If that’s not playing well then God knows what we