By Aston Villa FC

Aston Villa are at home on Boxing Day for the second year running, with a game against Crystal Palace on the schedule.

Unlike last season's 1-0 success against Norwich City, no fans will be in attendance in B6.

But even without the home support, the squad will be looking to pick up three points against the Eagles, and they've been working hard in the build-up to the game.

Here's a gallery from training...