Eriksson: I've started so I'll finish

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Eriksson's side have fallen away in the second half of the Barclays Premier League season, their bright start to the campaign being undermined by a run of just four wins from 14 in 2008.

"I have a contract for two more seasons and that is it," said the Swede, quoted in the Manchester Evening News. "I am here to complete what I started."

He added: "I can understand people not being happy with the second half of the season. I have not been happy with it either but after winning at Sunderland I hope we are back now and everything should be on track."

Owner Thaksin Shinawatra's remarks that he was not happy have led to speculation over Eriksson's future at Eastlands but the man himself insists he is not perturbed by the rumours.

He added: "These kinds of stories do not annoy me. When you live in football you also live with rumours."

Eriksson has also attempted to play down reports linking midfielder Michael Johnson with a £12million move to Liverpool this summer.

Johnson has emerged as one of City's most influential players this term and was sorely missed during a two-month injury absence earlier in the campaign.

Eriksson is keen to keep the 20-year-old, who is now likely to be offered improved terms at the end of the season.

Eriksson said: "I have heard that same rumour ever since I joined the club last summer and we have still not been contacted by Liverpool. It was only last summer that Michael signed a new contract and we have already said that we will talk about another one when this season is over."