Aston Villa boss Tim Sherwood insists he'll get it right after defeat at home to West Brom.

They host rivals Birmingham in the Capital One Cup on Tuesday and Sherwood insisted he can handle the pressure after the home fans jeered Villa off.

"Tim Sherwood is at his best when he is backed into a corner," he said.

"I have said 'be patient' from the start, they have in the main but when you lose derby games patience wears thin.

"I'm not just saying it in hindsight, this is a transition period and there's going to be a lot of ups and downs.

"If our points marry our performances then we should have a lot more than four. We have to take it on the chin and put it right. I can look those boys in the eye and know they are all on side and eager to put it right.

"There's no need for panic."