Aston Villa defender Philippe Senderos insists the goals will come.

Villa have conceded just one goal in their four festive fixtures despite the absence of key personnel.

Senderos told Villa's website: "We haven't been conceding, we've been defending really well and improved a lot.

"Our possession stats are higher and we've been getting a lot more of the ball. I understand the frustration of the fans because we feel the same thing.

"We should score more goals but I think the team have been doing brilliantly. I think this is the first step to getting more goals.

"People need to keep behind the team and continue to support us."