Burnley defender Ben Mee admits they're enjoying the chance to outshine big spending rivals.
The Clarets meet Sunderland this weekend.
"That's the challenge we've got and we're enjoying it," Mee told the Lancashire Evening Telegraph.
"Teams like Villa, Sunderland and Palace who are around us - it's exciting and we're definitely looking forward to the challenge ahead."
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