Martin Petrov insists he's happy at Manchester City.

The midfielder has been linked with a move away amid speculation over Sven Goran Eriksson's future, but told City's website: "I feel part of the club, we have some very good players here, a lot of international players that make us a very good football team and I think next season we'll be much better.

"That has to be our ambition, we'll need more points than this year to finish higher, we have to look at finishing around fifth or sixth."

Petrov added: "It was fantastic to beat Manchester United twice, that was so important for us and the fans. We played very good football in the first few months of the season, we were in the top five for a long time. I know it was more difficult later in the season, but I think this year has been an excellent one for us."