Aston Villa goalkeeper Brad Friedel is confident they're a match for anyone in the Premiership.

"We can more than match the top teams next season," said Friedel. "We are very excited about the challenge.

"Manchester City are spending a lot of money, but that doesn't always mean they will gel as quickly as they would want to.

"That is an unknown at this moment. Only time will tell how they will get on together.

"I still think Liverpool, Manchester United and Chelsea will be very strong. It will be, as always a great challenge for us but one that we can cope with."