Coldplay: Adele Will Beat Us At The BRIT Awards

Coldplay have admitted that they don't expect to win any awards at next week's BRITS.

The band, whose album 'Mylo Xyloto' is nominated for album of the year, say they face competition from Adele.

Speaking to Jo Whiley on BBC Radio 2, Martin said: "Unless Adele somehow deletes her albums, I think we can come to the conclusion that [we won't win anything]. I'm pretty sure of it."

He added: "We haven't done a red carpet for a long time.

"We love these things (award shows) but red carpets are more for nice ladies. We look like the cleaners coming in to vacuum up!"

Meanwhile, The Coldplay frontman will accompany Noel Gallagher on stage during his performance slot at the ceremony.

The Brit Awards 2012: Nominations In Full

Brit Awards host James Corden let slip of the collaboration during an interview on BBC Radio 2.

I think - and I don't know if this is true and I'm almost certain that I'm not supposed to tell you - that Chris Martin is going to accompany [Noel Gallagher] on the piano."
Other performances on the night will include Jessie J, Ed Sheeran, Rihanna and Adele.

The Arctic Monkeys, Chase & Status, Coldplay, Elbow and Kasabian are all up for Best British Group.

Ed Sheeran, James Blake, James Morrison, Noel Gallagher, and Professor Green are all up for Best British Male.

The BRIT Awards 2012 will take place February 21 at London's O2 Arena.