Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini insists he is not worried about his side's form away from the Etihad Stadium.
The club currently lie just two points ahead of city rivals United at the summit of the league table, but worryingly have won just one of their last six trips away from home.
City last took all three points after a hard-fought victory over Wigan saw them run out 1-0 winners, with their previous victory coming on November 5, but Mancini believes his side's performances have deserved a higher points tally.
"We knew it was impossible to score three goals in every away game. Sometimes you can lose these games," the 47-year-old said.
"But we didn't deserve to lose any of these games. At Sunderland we had 70 percent possession and lost to an offside goal in injury time."
"At Everton we had 70 percent of the ball and had all the shots. At Chelsea it was the same."
On Sunday, City travel to Villa Park to take on an Aston Villa side who have three former Sky Blues in their ranks - Shay Given, Richard Dunne and Steven Ireland.
Mancini, however, feels their links with their former side will have no relevance on the game.
"This is Manchester City against Aston Villa, not Dunne, Ireland and Given," he said.
The Italian also confirmed that Yaya and Kolo Toure will return to the club immediately following Sunday's Africa Cup of Nations final, when Ivory Coast take on Zambia.
Mancini also expressed his regret at countryman Fabio Capello's sudden departure from the role of England manager, four months out from Euro 2012.
"I don't know the reason but I can say that the national team have lost a top manager and I think that, with Fabio, they had a big chance to win championship," he said.
"I respect his decision. I don't know the situation, I know nothing about this. But I am sorry because I think that they've lost a great manager."