Brendan Rodgers is in his third managerial job at Swansea City

Swansea boss Brendan Rodgers believes his side will join Queens Park Rangers among the Championship promotion challengers at the end of the season.

Rodgers says Tuesday's 0-0 draw with unbeaten leaders QPR was a 'fair' result.

He admitted David Cotterill's penalty miss was disappointing, but said it was "one of those things".

"I'm still very pleased," he said. "In the last two games, we got four points out of six."

The Swansea manager saw his side win 1-0 at his former club Reading on Saturday and they remain unbeaten at home, having won four and now drawn twice.

"QPR are a very good side and that's why they're at the top and obviously we're very strong here at home," added Rodgers.

"There were not many chances in the game. We had good possession and good control, but there were very little chances of note. But I'm still very pleased."

We've been very, very good up until now - it's just the type of game we have to get used to Brendan Rodgers

Rodgers sent Joe Allen on to replace Cotterill after the penalty miss, the manager saying: "Dave was doing well up to that point and then we made the tactical change in the second half to get more control, but we just failed to find that pass and final shot at goal.

"We've been very, very good up until now - it's just the type of game we have to get used to.

"It's [two home draws] not a concern; it's something that we must keep working.

"It's a point against a very good side and keeps a clean sheet here as well - we've only conceded one goal in all competitions here, which is a terrific record and with a wee bit more luck we probably would have won the game.

"We've shown over the course of 12 games that we can be up there, it's just keeping that mental pace and that ambition and if we have a wee bit of luck and steer clear of injuries then I think we can be there or thereabouts along with QPR.

"The position we're in at the moment is excellent. We want to grow and keep performing and moving up the table, but we're happy."

Rodgers was also unconcerned at QPR captain Adel Taarabt's late challenge on Allen.

"It was one of those that just because it was on the touchline it looks a bit worse," said Rodgers.

"But there were a few bookings tonight when there was no need, really.

"It disrupted the flow of the game, but it wasn't a bad challenge. It was just a tackle and sometimes when they're near the dug-outs it looks a wee bit worse than what it was."

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