Burnley face the "best challenge" they could ask for when they come up against Treble winners Manchester City on Friday, says manager Vincent Kompany.
City swept all aside in an incredible campaign under Pep Guardiola last term, while the Clarets returned to the top flight by winning the Championship.
The two sides meet at Turf Moor in the opening game of the 2023-24 Premier League season (kick-off 20:00 BST).
Kompany said he is "excited" by the challenge of the top tier.
The Belgian led Burnley to a 101 points tally to finish as champions and he said: "We play against such a good opponent and team filled with players and people I know.