Birmingham City

At last the Blues have returned to the top flight after an absence of 16 years. Expectations were reasonably low at the start of the season with most Bluenoses accepting relegation as long as they beat Villa. Well, they've done that once and now expectations have risen so much that if they don't avoid the drop then it will be viewed as a disappointing campaign. The astute management skills of the gorgeous Karen Brady and the not–so–pretty Steve Bruce will hopefully combine to keep the Blues where they belong.

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