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Eriksson's men went ahead through Rolando Bianchi's third goal in as many league games and then dug in for a point after John Carew had equalised for the home side.

The Swede said: "If the match had finished after 15 minutes we would have deserved to win. We started well and played some good football during that time. But as long as we perform as we did here I will be happy and sooner or later we will win away from home if we go on like that."

He added: "Villa came at us after that and you have to expect that playing away from home - but we stood up to the challenge very well.

"I was very happy with the spirit we showed and the right things that we did. Carew is a difficult player to handle, he's strong and has pace."

Eriksson is downplaying City's hopes of breaking into the top four but is determined to sustain a challenge for as long as possible.

And he will be giving his players Christmas day off although, unlike most teams, they are not in action until December 27.

He said: "For someone to break into the top four will be a big surprise whether it is Manchester City, Aston Villa, Newcastle or Portsmouth - but we want to fight as long as we can.

"We will see what happens in the next two games against Blackburn and Liverpool. They are extremely important if we want to be where we are at present in the table in the new year.

"We will be giving the players Christmas day off. I think we need that. It is good physically but also mentally and the players will be able to be with their families and open their presents."