Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill has admitted that his side may struggle to emulate their fine away form in the Premier League from last season.

Villa took three points ten times on their travels last term, but have so far won just twice in six games on the road this time around – losing 2-1 at West Ham in their last away game.

O'Neill told the Birmingham Mail:"This time last year we went on a fantastic run winning games away from home.

"We kept it going for a considerable time, which was important, but repeating that this season won't be easy.

"We have still managed a couple of victories away from home.

"We have had to play a few consecutive games away from home, that's why the 94th-minute defeat at West Ham was particularly galling.

"If we had not conceded that goal it would have kept our unbeaten run going since Blackburn, which would have been particularly pleasing having played quite a number of games away from home.

"The extra point against West Ham would have been great but, at the same time, our home form has been great since the opening day.

"We conceded a very harsh penalty against Blackburn. We could easily be unbeaten since then. We are doing fine."

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