Arsene Wenger Ranks Cristiano Ronaldo vs. Lionel Messi and Names Arsenal's Joker

As one of the most respected opinions in football, Arsene Wenger ensured that the constant struggle for the title of "world's best" took an interesting turn this week, saying that Cristiano Ronaldo is currently better than Lionel Messi.

Tuesday morning brought Twitter users the chance to get a little closer to the Arsenal boss, who spent time answering questions sent into the club's official account.

When asked by a fan which of the El Clasico pair he thought was best, the Frenchman had this to say:

It's a debate that has long been contested among fans and pundits alike, who continue to argue over whether it is the talisman of Real Madrid or Barcelona who reigns supreme.

One thing that's not up for debate, however, is Wenger's last comment on Ronaldo's physical assets. After all, it wasn't so long ago that "The Austrian Oak" himself, Arnold Schwarzenegger, was complimenting his physique, per the Daily Mail's Adam Shergold.

Ronaldo will have offered critics reason to believe he's currently on top of the race, too, having last week broken Messi's previous record for Champions League goals in a calendar year, now standing at 14.

In 18 appearances for both club and country this season, the Portuguese superstar has already scored an incredible 25 goals, whereas Messi, albeit hit by injury for periods, has hit just 14 in 16 outings.

Wenger also lifted the lid on some other intriguing topics, including where he feels Jack Wilshere is at his most effective:

When asked who the funniest member of his squad is, the Gunners boss revealed Nicklas Bendtner can be a laugh, but that a certain Pole renowned for his sense of humour reigns as jester-in-chief:

As the season progresses, Ronaldo and Messi are each bound to stoke the flames of their rivalry, but Messi might have to wait until 2014 to do so after the official Barcelona website revealed that the pint-sized poacher may miss the next two months due to a hamstring tear.