Emmanuel Adebayor has told skysports.com he is confident Arsenal can claim UEFA Champions League glory this season.

The Gunners reached the final of Europe's most prestigious competition in 2006 but were defeated by Spanish giants Barcelona at Stade de France.

Arsene Wenger's charges fell against PSV Eindhoven a year later, and then exited the tournament at the quarter-final stages last term following a thrilling tie with Liverpool.

This campaign they have shone in Fenerbahce but struggled at Porto, ultimately finishing second in Group G and could now face the likes of Juventus, Bayern Munich and Barcelona in the first knockout round.

And ahead of Friday's draw, which can be seen live on Sky Sports News from 10.30am, striker Adebayor is eyeing Champions League success, expressing his belief that Arsenal can beat anyone on their day.

When asked if Arsenal can lift the trophy this season, Adebayor told skysports.com at the Launch of FIFA 09 from EA SPORTS: "Why not?

"We were unlucky against Liverpool last season. We beat Fenerbahce in Turkey. This proves we can beat anyone. And the team that won in Milan (last season) is missing only one or two players now.

"The squad has changed in a good way. We have a good chance. We have the players that believe we can lift that trophy next year."