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Manchester City vs Birmingham City Preview: Team News, Predicted Line-ups, Ones to Watch and How to Watch Manchester City host Birmingham City in the Third Round of the FA Cup on Sunday 9 January 2021 15:23 Mario Balotelli and Aleksandar Kolarov celebrate as Manchester City beat Birmingham City in 2011 | Michael Regan/Getty Images Manchester City host Pep Guardiola’s City reached the Semi-Final last time out, losing to Arsenal at Fourth Round was in 2012. Birmingham on the other hand, have been eliminated from their last seven FA Cup ties against Premier League opposition. League Cup ...

As such, doubt emerged about whether the match would go ahead. However, Under-23s boss Mark Delaney Despite their lack of senior action, though, Purslow insists that the players involved will learn a lot from the match. Their opponents will field a strong side full of first-team players. “I think it is an absolute dream opportunity for some very young players to play against the Premier League, European and World Champions tonight,” the club chief told  “I’m jealous of those guys, it’s an absolute dream come true for them. Mark Delaney will be taking charge. Obviously nobody withi...

Allardyce reveals Brexit has already battered West Brom transfer plans Date published: Sunday 3rd January 2021 4:53 - Jonny Whitfield West Brom boss Sam Allardyce has revealed how new Brexit regulations have already harmed his plans for the January transfer window. The Baggies‘ boss has ended interest in three players because they cannot earn a work permit. Under the UK’s new relationship with the rest of Europe, points will be awarded for senior and youth international appearances, club appearances and the pedigree of the selling club. West Brom sit second bottom of the Pre...

Robin Koch are still injured and so Marcelo Bielsa has to make the best of those available. It was a tough examination for Struijk, with Burnley’s physical style a handful for the most experienced stoppers. They were up against it for long periods as the Turf Moor outfit forced 12 corners during the 90 minutes. Brown was impressed and feels Struijk has grown as a player for the experience. “He played a couple of games recently and it’s just not gone for him,” he told Football Insider. “But it’s tough for him to go and sit in there and he’s done really well.