AC Milan manager Massimiliano Allegri has admitted that his team must be more consistent in the league this season.

The Rossoneri are currently ninth in the Serie A table and sit 22 points behind leaders Juventus.

"It wouldn't be bad to spend Christmas with two good results against Roma and Inter [Milan] under the tree," he told reporters. "It is an objective we ought to put in our minds, as we only have 18 points and need to be more consistent.

"We need to be compact, efficient and make the most of our chances. Of course, to get a result you need to play good football too, but without those concepts you won't get the victories."

Milan host Roma in Serie A on Monday evening.