February
07

Derby Day Dugout Discussion

Filed under: Site Features - Posted by: Andy

We close out the gameweek this Sunday with two matches that will start a fire in the hearts of the supporters, if nothing else. We kick off as Birmingham play host to their close rivals Wolverhampton Wanders in this weeks Black Country derby.

Birmingham show their measure of consistency by naming the same side that has started their last 11 Premier League games stretching back over three months. Wolves also name an unchanged side from that which fought out a 2 all draw against Hull last week, leaving the likes of Ebanks-Blake to squirm on the bench and Milijas nowhere to be seen.

And with all of the talk this week pertaining to measures off the field in the build up to this game – a distraction Arsenal may be happy of thanks to their demolition by Manchester United last week – we finish the gameweek as Chelsea play host to fellow Londoners Arsenal in a top of the table clash.

As we wade our way through both games today why not come into the Chat Room as the Dugout Discussion is now open and welcoming all arrivals.

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