Aston Villa head coach Unai Emery says his side must start winning more games if they want to play in Europe next season.
The Midlands side dropped points to West Ham on Saturday evening, despite going 1-0 up early on.
Jacob Ramsey scored with just a few minutes on the clock, before Graham Potter’s Hammers hit back in the second half.
It was Villa’s third draw in their last five Premier League games and they now sit seventh, four points away from the Champions League spots.
Speaking after the game, Emery said: “They were pushing and got into our box and scored one goal.
“We didn’t feel strong or the fresh legs to recover or dominate or try to score. We have circumstances like the injury of Tyrone Mings and we don’t have another proper centre-back.
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“We started the second part of the season with two wins and two draws. We are very ambitious and we want more.
“We have to keep going and focus on Wednesday, recover some players, and try to use the last week in the transfer window. We have to get our performances quality. We want to play in Europe.
“With the left centre-back it’s very important with Pau Torres. He can play with his left foot. Today we have another centre-back. I needed one left-footed player.
“We were winning 1-0 and started very well. To keep the result in 90 minutes without one more goal is always difficult. They created one or two chances. I think the result is fair.
“Pau is injured, we are trying to get another centre-back after Diego Carlos left. We are in the process as well. We started the second part of the season with two wins and two draws, we have not lost.”
Villa return to action on Wednesday for a crucial Champions League clash against Celtic.