Eriksson dismisses top four talk for City

0 Comments | AFP, September, 2007

MANCHESTER, England (AFP) — Sven-Goran Eriksson has dismissed talk of Manchester City breaking into the top four next May despite his side moving second following the single-goal victory over Aston Villa on Sunday.

Michael Johnson's second half goal extended City's 100 percent home record under the new manager and moved Eriksson's side to within a single point of early league leaders Arsenal.

But the former England coach moved to play down the growing expectation surrounding the club, insisting the head of the Premiership table will carry a familiar look at the end of the campaign.

"I would be very happy if the league was finished now," said Eriksson, who denied reports he has been promised a 150 million pound transfer budget.

"I don't feel we should...