“This is a banana-skin game,” Carlo Ancelotti said on Friday morning. With a straight face.

Well, frankly, you’re as likely to hear the Banana-splits theme played by the London Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Mr and Mrs Harmonic’s son Phil before you are likely to see Eibar winning at the Bernabéu.

Yes, yes. It’s not hard to understand Carlito’s intention. The European champions were duffed-up in the first half at Rayo Vallecano in midweek, they have no margin of error here and they’ll be without  the excellence of James Rodríguez, the order of Toni Kroos and the returning goal-power of Gareth Bale.

So, fine, avoiding complacency by warning about the threat Eibar carry, that’s okay.

But even though Eibar’s coach Gaizka Garitano was singing from the same song-sheet [‘One banana, two banana, three banana four…tra la la, tra la, la, la…] when he said this week: “People think we are dead and buried but there’s a lot of life left in us”, this isn’t the weekend they can be permitted to show that’s true.

Prior to beating Málaga on Tuesday the Basques had not won since January 10, at home to Getafe, and failed to scored in seven of 10 games. That tells a story. It may not be the greatest story ever told, but Easter’s past now.

What’s true, and has been for a couple of weeks, is that Garitano’s team is playing better. Making chances, making it worth watching them because they are pleasing to the eye.

• If you fancy a walk on the wild side then Mikel Arruabarrena is, by far, their best prospect of an historic goal in their first Liga game at the Bernabéu. He has two in their last two games and was denied a third, unjustly, by the ref against Málaga.

Next best? Saúl Berjon – nice wee player.

Los Blancos aren’t yet on full ramming speed, will miss James in particular because he’s added cutting edge and verticality in their play since returning.

Also, they have the Madrid derby in the Champions League on Tuesday. However what showed in midweek is that if their silk glove is a bit tatty, their iron fist is in punching mode.

Watching them react, so powerfully, to the nonsense of Ronaldo being denied the most blatant of penalties at Rayo indicated that there is ferocity of spirit and an intent to win this title.

They should have a far harder afternoon than a week ago when hitting nine against Granada but they can be backed.

“We don’t care if Ronaldo’s had his yellow card rescinded and is free to play,” said the Eibar President Friday afternoon. Wrong!

Back CR7 to score, again, back Benzema, back Isco and, have a flutter on Ramos.

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Málaga – Atlético, Saturday, 5pm

It’s just not practical to take a disparaging tone of voice when speaking about a match at La Rosaleda – even after Javi Gracia’s team lost a bit of steam in recent weeks.

Málaga can play, have individuals who’ll produce clever moments, the crowd is usually numerous and boisterous. [This match is sold-out]. So it’s a trap for the unwary.

However, the instinct to back an upset here, which would have been tempting during the earlier part of Atleti’s bumpy 2015, has diminished a bit.

Diego Simeone’s team went through a spell where they looked leg-weary, psychologically bruised and just a tad vulnerable to energy, organisation and ambition. All of which Málaga have been capable of providing this term.

But Los Rojiblancos can evidently see the finishing tape now, clearly.

It’s like the combined effect of knowing that their guru, their Pied Piper [What do you mean ‘who’? Simeon,e of course!] has renewed his contract and will stay next season plus the knowledge that they are edging towards guaranteeing Champions League football while playing the quarter final of that competition against a team they’ve beaten four times since August has injected pure adrenaline in their veins.

• Since coming within 12 minutes of a 1-0 home win over Valencia on March 8, but then conceding, Atleti have played five times without conceding; beating Getafe [2-0], Córdoba [2-0] Bayer Leverkusen [1-0] and Real Sociedad [2-0] plus drawing with Espanyol [0-0].

Keeper Miguel Ángel Moyá is back from injury, so is Diego Godín, while Juanfran has served his suspension. Mandzukic and Raúl García are both still injured.

The negative about the home side is that their three recent defeats, and a draw in the last five games, have been against sides lower than them in the table – Granada, Rayo, Eibar and Real Sociedad.

On the positive side, Gracia was without two significant players when losing at Eibar in midweek – Samu Castilejo and Sergio Sánchez. They return while Sergi Darder, a doubt, makes the squad. Gracia will choose from: Kameni, Amrabat, Weligton, Samuel, Javi Guerra, Ricardo Horta, Juanmi, Tissone, Ochoa, Recio, Angeleri, Duda, Rosales, Boka, Sergio Sánchez, Miguel Torres, Samu Castillejo, Sergi Darder.

Back to bananas, there’s a slip-up threat here but back Atleti, just.

NB: Fernando Torres has five in eight against Málaga; Griezmann has three in eight.

NB1: Don’t look for a goal feast. In only FOUR of the last 11 meetings between these two clubs have both teams scored. Prior to this season the last three games produced only three goals

NB2: have a think about Godín anytime. Each of Málaga’s last two defeats have been 0-1 to back-post headers.

• Match betting

Sevilla – Barcelona, Saturday 7pm

In life, which do you believe in more? The immovable object or the irresistible force?

Sevilla haven’t lost at home for over a year – since their city neighbours Betis won at the Nervión.

Thirty-one matches in League, Europe and Cup. Immovable.

Barça, in contrast, have won 10 straight away matches, no mean feat, since losing at the Anoeta in their first match of 2015. Irresistible?

The league-leaders carry some baggage to Andalusia – and not just the shadow of Wednesday’s Champions League quarter final in Paris.

Good though he was against Almería during the week, Messi still appears to be protecting his right outstep where he’s felt pain since the Manchester City game at the Camp Nou.

Neymar, dropped in midweek, is out of form and has been for weeks.

Contract talks with Dani Alves have broken down and his agent [also his ex-wife] stated that some of his defensive lapses recently owe to his mental state caused by uncertainty over his playing future. [He’s out of contract in June]. Way to impress the coach Mrs A.

But we have to take into account the fact that not since Alves scored the winner for Sevilla in this fixture back in 2007 have Barça lost here.

Seven wins and two draws in their last nine visits.

Unai Emery just doesn’t have a happy record against them either – wherever he’s been he’s found it super-hard, either in adversity or when on top in a game, to emerge with a win.

• Eighteen matches, four different clubs, no victories, five draws, 13 defeats. What a chance he has here.

Bacca, having been rested at Levante, will start and is the best bet. Sevilla are pretty interesting aerially and while Barcelona have improved, radically, when defending set-plays they are by no means invulnerable. Mbia is fit and loves to score a header.

• Only twice in 23 home matches this season have Sevilla failed to score, only three times in 22 away trips this season have Barcelona failed to score.
• So: high chance both teams to score; fate says ex-Sevilla captain Ivan Rakitic scores for Barcelona; Messi’s sights are in with his free kicks and is due to net one soon;Bacca, Vitolo, Mbia, Krychowiak all might repay faith.

Barcelona are not on high form but have a really grim determination about them these days. For that, for Messi and for their eight year record in Sevilla they’ll start favourites.

But if you back a score draw you’ll not be alone.

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Valencia – Levante, Monday 7.30pm

Football is remarkable. Valencia have beaten both the Spanish and European champions this season, have a new, wealthy owner, brim with good new players, the crowds have been huge and vibrant … but they’ll enter the city derby with nerves.

Levante have been fighting relegation all season, are on their second coach this term and lost at home in midweek but there’s a genuine sense that they are both robust and capable of staying up.

But, Frank Carson-stylee, there’s more.

Levante, pretty remarkably, have three wins and two draws in their last six Valencia derbies. Given the relative resources and squad-calibre that’s a standout achievement.

One of the defeats of Valencia was this season – one of only two wins in their first ten home matches. Some kids.

And more. Nuno Espirito Santo may have been looking for the gypsy who’s thrown a curse or whoever on his staff broke a couple of mirrors.

Last week they played a weakened Villarreal side, one which went on to be pumped 0-3 at home by Espanyol in their next match, but Los Che squandered chances, played without enough zest and dropped two points. Major chance missed

Then, away at Athletic, they had Otamendi wrongly sent off and, winning 0-1, dropped two more points in the final seconds when Aduriz scored from a blatantly offside position.

Suddenly they are not only not third but they’ve gifted Atleti a three point lead.

Okay, Levante like facing Valencia. They absolutely require points for survival but Los Che have just three more home games after this one and, by hook or by crook, they simply have to win. On balance, just, it’s worth backing them to do that.

• Match betting

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The 5-3 thriller at the Stamford Bridge last term was one of the games of the season, with Arsenal claiming the bragging rights in the capital. However both teams have a very different feel about them, with the Gunners losing star striker Robin van Persie over the summer and the Blues bringing in the likes of Eden Hazard (8/1 first goalscorer) and Oscar.

Arsenal managed to battle for a 1-1 draw in their last outing against the Premier League champions Manchester City and they will be boosted by the return of Thomas Vermaelen in the heart of their defence, having recovered from a virus.

Chelsea had to show great character themselves to overcome a resilient Stoke City to win 1-0 at the Bridge in their last game. The Blues look set to have skipper John Terry at centre-back before his potential four-match ban and he will be a key player if Chelsea are to get anything out of this game.

These really are two very evenly matched sides and with their unbeaten record at stake, it may well be a draw at the Emirates (6/1 Draw 1-1 correct score) between two attacking teams.

Speaking of records Norwich City and Liverpool have the unenviable tag of being two teams who are yet to win a game in the Premier League this season and they go head-to-head on Saturday (Norwich 4/1, draw 11/4, Liverpool 8/11 Match Betting).

The Reds make the trip to Carrow Road having got through their highly emotive encounter with arch rivals Manchester United, even if it did end in defeat. Now they have got through that game at Anfield, Liverpool have some more freedom to play against a Canaries outfit who have really struggled since losing manger Paul Lambert to Aston Villa.

Both teams have found goals hard to come by this season and this should be a very close affair at Carrow Road. However with the likes of Steven Gerrard and Luis Suarez in their ranks, Liverpool might just edge this one and ease the pressure on manager Brendan Rodgers (6/1 Liverpool 1-0 correct score).

In Saturday’s evening game, Manchester United host Tottenham Hotspur in another game which should show off the best of the Premier League (United 4/7, draw 3/1, Tottenham 11/2 Match Betting).

Spurs boss Andre Villas-Boas has insisted he side will be going out to attack the Red Devils at Old Trafford in a bid to end their long wait for a win at the Theatre of Dreams in the Premier League. Having failed to win on the road against United in the top flight since 1989, the odds are stacked against the Lilywhites, but they will be buoyed by recent wins over Reading and QPR.

The Red Devils welcome back Wayne Rooney (4/1 first goalscorer) from injury and he could line-up alongside Van Persie in a formidable partnership.  It’s those two players who could be the difference and if Spurs push too hard in attack they will get undone by a United (7/1 United 2-0 correct score) side who know what it takes to win

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Wolves

Last year’s nightmare campaign in the Premier League is now a thing of the past for Wolves and the focus is on trying to get back to the promised land.

But, as every manager says, the Championship is a tough league to get out of and none of the other 23 teams will do them any favours. Wolves have won just one of their first four games but it was always going to take time for the side to gel under new boss Stale Solbakken.

And the good thing is there are 42 more matches to go and many sides in the second tier of English football have bounced back from disappointing starts to secure promotion.

And that is surely what the Molineux faithful will demand, having been up and down the top two divisions in recent years.

The season began disappointingly with defeat to Leeds before a home victory over Barnsley and a draw with Derby followed to get the side back on track, but a 3-1 defeat in Cardiff was a kick in the teeth and sees the men in gold and black sit 19th in the table.

Home form will be vital to their chances and so victory over a Leicester side sitting in 10th place in the table this weekend is essential. And the good news is that the boss has a few players returning to the ranks to boost his option.

Skipper Karl Henry has missed the club’s last three matches with a hamstring strain but returned to training earlier this week and could well lead his men out, while full-back Kevin Foley is also back after his lengthy absence with a knee problem.

Razak Boukari and Bjorn Sigurdarson both missed the Cardiff defeat but have been passed fit to play on Sunday.

Solbakken had made it clear that he is on board the Wolves project for the long term and this week stressed that he is not just building a squad for promotion but to stabilise the club once they reach the top flight.

They were bold words and he will need his men to back them up against the Foxes and beyond this season.

Leicester have not graced the Premier League for eight years and finished ninth last season – nine points behind sixth-place Cardiff and boss Nigel Pearson will hope he is the man to lead the club back to the big time (Leicester 7/1f – Championship Outright).

They have made a decent start to their campaign with two wins and two defeats but they have yet to taste success away from the Walkers Stadium, with 2-1 defeats to both Charlton and Blackburn.

Pearson will want to get his first away win as soon as possible to avoid it become an issue among the players and a clash with their Midlands rivals will be seen as the perfect opportunity.

The former Middlesbrough defender should have Ritchie De Laet back in the side after he missed the 1-0 win over Blackpool after injuring his back in the warm-up.

He has trained this week and should make the starting XI, while all of Leicester’s international players returned from duty unscathed.

With both sides ambitious to get out of the division, this has the makings of a close match-up and it would be no surprise to see the spoils shared.

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Fulham

The Wanderers bounced back from their 5-0 FA Cup hammering against Stoke to record an impressive, albeit rather fortuitous, victory over Arsenal on Sunday.

Bolton’s win all but ended the Gunners’ title challenge but the Whites are not particularly great on the road and Owen Coyle’s men have registered just two wins away from the Reebok this season, drawing five and losing nine.

Fulham are a strong side on home soil and they have accumulated the vast majority of their points at Craven Cottage this season.

One win is all the Cottagers need to virtually guarantee survival and Mark Hughes’ men will be eager to take a maximum haul when Bolton arrive on Wednesday.

Fulham are 4/5 to win the match and take a massive step towards safety, while Bolton are 18/5 and the draw is 5/2.

Hughes chose to rest strikers Andrew Johnson and Bobby Zamora at Wolves on Saturday but the duo both appeared as substitutes in the second half and as soon as they entered the action Fulham looked more dynamic going forward, with Johnson grabbing the equaliser in the 1-1 draw.

Both Johnson and Zamora are expected to start against Bolton and the pair could well cause the Bolton back-line problems, with Zamora 11/8 and Johnson 7/4 to score anytime.

However, Bolton may still need to be considered a wounded animal and they will be eager to finish as high up in the table as possible after suffering FA Cup heartache.

The Wanderers are currently eighth in the Premier League table but they can move above Everton and to within three points of sixth-placed Liverpool if they can grab a win at Craven Cottage.

Boss Owen Coyle will be hoping on-loan striker Daniel Sturridge can shrug off an ankle knock picked up in the win over Arsenal in time to face Fulham.

The youngster, on loan from Chelsea, is expected to pull through despite the concerns over his fitness and Coyle will be desperate to include Sturridge in his starting XI after seven goals in nine games since his January arrival.

Sturridge is Bolton’s most likely candidate to get amongst the goals and can be backed at 13/8 to score anytime, while he is 11/2 to score the first goal of the game.

The game at Craven Cottage could well be a tight affair and possibly one decided by just a single goal. Fulham’s home advantage and greater need for points could see them emerge victorious in this one and in the Half-time/Full-time market a draw/Fulham result is 10/3.

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In what looks like being one of the closest-fought battles to avoid the drop in years, just 10 points separates bottom club West Ham (8/13 to go down) and Bolton in seventh so, realistically, any three from 13 or 14 clubs could end up in the Championship next term.

And with the likes of Liverpool, Everton (33/1) and Aston Villa (4/1) on that list, could 2011 see a real shock with one of those three slipping into the second tier?

The Hammers appeared to have turned a corner following wins over Fulham and Wolves and a draw against Everton, but their 5-0 drubbing at the hands of rejuvenated Newcastle (9/1) has landed Avram Grant’s men right back in it.

Wolves were bottom ahead of Wednesday’s games but they have given themselves a huge lift with two wholly unexpected victories over Liverpool and Chelsea over the festive period to leave Mick McCarthy’s side in 17th but still level on points with Wigan and Aston Villa below them.

Gerard Houllier still apparently retains the backing of owner Randy Lerner at Villa Park but results have generally been dire since the Frenchman took over and the fans are growing restless as they view what appears to be a sinking ship under the former Liverpool boss’ tutelage.

Which brings us nicely on to the Reds. If Houllier is under pressure then Roy Hodgson must be suffocating with the weight of expectation and strain currently being felt at Anfield.

The dismal home defeat against Wolves was followed up by a morale-boosting win over Bolton on New Year’s Day, but that good work was swiftly undone by a shocking performance and 3-1 defeat at Blackburn on Wednesday.

Surely the experienced coach is on borrowed time? Now only a fine run of results will save him from the sack and, quite possibly, Liverpool from being caught up in their first-ever relegation scrap in the Premier League.

Everton’s 2-1 win over Spurs has given David Moyes’ side (33/1) a four-point cushion from the drop zone but the Blues’ inconsistency this season means they could easily get dragged into a dog fight come April as well, while West Brom (13/5), Fulham (7/2), Birmingham and Wigan (3/4) will need to call on all their experience of previous survival battles to ensure safety.

Blackpool (13/5) have been one of the stories of the campaign but a 2-1 reverse at home to Birmingham (3/1) last time out means Ian Holloway’s men are also just four points off the bottom three and they could yet get dragged into trouble despite their eye-catching performances and results in 2010.

So it’s shaping up to be a real battle for several sides hoping to retain their top-flight status over the coming months, while one or two of the so-called big boys may just be beginning to ponder the unthinkable.

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The battle at the Cardiff City Stadium is bound to throw up some incidents and there should be plenty of goals in a match between two attacking sides.

Cardiff have been the stand-out performers in the Championship so far and are on a five-game winning streak in the league which includes a 4-0 hammering of Leeds United at Elland Road.

Whilst the Bluebirds have shown some excellent attacking football  they can be suspect at the back having recorded only one clean sheet in their last five games so Swansea have a good chance of getting on the scoresheet in this one.

Swansea have quietly worked their way up the table and welcome back experienced midfielder Mark Gower as the player has recovered from a torn hamstring.

The Swans are unbeaten in their last six Championship games and look like they could challenge for a play-off spot this season.

Swansea (14/5 to beat Cardiff)  have a good chance of getting something out of this game and will be boosted by the fact that Cardiff are without the league’s top goalscorer – Jay Bothroyd – through suspension.

Down at the bottom of the league Middlesbrough face Crystal Palace in a crucial game for both sides, even at this early stage in the season.

Newly-appointed Boro boss Tony Mowbray did not get off to the best of starts as he saw his side lose 2-1 at home to Bristol City in his first game in charge at the Riverside.

Middlesbrough have not won in their last seven Championship games and will be desperate for all three points on Saturday.

Palace have also had a miserable start to the campaign after narrowly avoiding relegation last season.

The Eagles are leaking goals having conceded seven in their last two games.

Mowbray will be pleased by the fact that his side have not failed to score at home this season, and with Kris Boyd (6/5 to score anytime) starting to adapt to the league, they have a good chance of winning the battle at the bottom.

Two clubs in and around the play-off places are Coventry City and Leeds United and the two meet at the Ricoh Arena on Saturday.

Leeds fans are suffering an up-and-down season; after shocking home performances against Preston and Cardiff they produced an accomplished display at Scunthorpe.

The Whites side seem more comfortable away from the big crowds at Elland Road having picked up more points on the road this season and have won more points from coming back from a goal down than any other side in the league (Leeds 11/1 to win from behind).

The Sky Blues sit in fourth and have had a strong start under manager Aidy Boothroyd.

This should be an interesting contest which has been boosted by the fact that in-form striker Gary McSheffrey will face the side who decided to not keep hold of him last season.

The former Birmingham striker has criticised Whites boss Simon Grayson which will add extra spice to this one.

With Leeds playing well on the road they are in a good position to win the clash on Saturday.

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Wes Brown

The issue was reignited at the World Cup when England’s Frank Lampard had a clear goal disallowed against Germany in the second-round tie between the two bitter enemies. The ball crossed the line and the decision arguably affected the destiny of the game.

Had the goal been awarded, England would have clawed the game back to 2-2 at a time when they were in the ascendancy. As it was, Germany eventually ran out 4-1 winners to hand England their heaviest ever World Cup defeat. Now, England need to bounce back by winning Euro 2012 (England 9/1 to win Euro 2012 ).

Speaking about video technology and that specific incident, Brown said; “I think it has to be brought in for the goal line.

“I was as disappointed as everyone else when I saw Frank’s effort disallowed against Germany. The ball was so far over it was incredible.

“It would only take a few seconds to check whether the ball had gone over. It works well in tennis and I think it would be a great addition to our game.”

Brown has been awarded 23 England caps but has fallen out of favour recently, largely due to injury. However, he insists that he is still positive about his prospects, both at international and club level. On the injuries, he admitted he is happy to bow to the expert knowledge of the physios.

Brown was conducting a question and answer session with supporters on manutd.com and also thanked France boss Laurent Blanc for offering him defensive advice during his spell at Old Trafford.

“He gave me lots of advice when he was at the club, just little things here and there, ” said Brown.

“He always talked about the different aspects of defending and really helped me with my game.”

In other United news, Sir Alex Ferguson has backed Dimitar Berbatov, describing the Bulgarian striker as a “class act”.

Berbatov has failed to shine at Old Trafford and has only scored 26 goals in 86 appearances, a dearth when compared to the likes of Wayne Rooney.

However, Ferguson believes that he adds value to the side beyond goalscoring and admits the future at United looks bright (Berbatov 40/1 to be Premier League Top Scorer ).

With Mame Biram Diouf, Danny Welbeck and Federico Macheda all featuring in their recent friendly against Celtic at Toronto’s Rogers Centre, Ferguson is spoilt for options up front. Add Berbatov, Rooney, Javier Hernandez and Michael Owen returning to injury and it is clear that United will score goals next season.

Speaking about his strikers, and the 3-1 victory against Celtic, the United boss said; “We are happy with the strikers we have got. You have to decide what is the best combination.

“Berbatov and Diouf in the first half did very well.

“Diouf has got different talents to Macheda and Welbeck. He penetrates, he is quick and aggressive. He is an interesting player and it suited Berbatov.”

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The former England and Manchester City boss has been mooted as the man to takeover at Craven Cottage as his future with the Ivory Coast national team is in doubt after he failed to guide them beyond the group stage at the World Cup in South Africa.

However, the Swede’s return to English football will hinge on current Fulham boss Hodgson’s future given that he remains hot favourite at 4/7 to be Next Permanent Liverpool Manager.

The Merseyside giants are thought to be close to agreeing a compensation package with the Cottagers for Hodgson’s services. But it is being reported that he wants some guarantees about the club’s financial future and his possible transfer funds before he agrees to replace the outgoing Rafael Benitez.

Another potential obstacle to a deal going through to take Hodgson to Anfield is the prospect of the England manager’s position becoming vacant in the very near future.

Current Three Lions coach Fabio Capello insisted that he has no plans to resign following the side’s humiliating World Cup last-16 exit at the hands of Germany on Sunday afternoon in Bloemfontein.

However, the Italian will speak with FA chairman Sir Dave Richards on his return and could be relieved of his duties if the decision-makers feel he is no longer capable of bringing success to the national team.

It is thought that Hodgson will be amongst the frontrunners to replace Capello if he does depart as England boss and they will look for a quick appointment as the bid to qualify for Euro 2012 (England 2/7 group G Winner) starts this autumn.

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The Manchester outfit made it 14 goals in three matches as Emmanuel Adebayor and Carlos Tevez both struck braces to push their goal difference above that of rivals Tottenham – which could prove crucial come May.

A relatively dull first half sprung to life with four goals in five minutes following a quick fire double for Tevez, a reply from Birmingham’s Cameron Jerome and a neat finish from Adebayor.

Tevez’s first came from a 38th minute spot kick after Birmingham’s Scott Dann was adjudged to have felled Adebayor in the area.

The Argentinean’s second, just two minutes later, resulted from a corner that Nedum Onuoha initially thought he had scored from, however, replays showed that Tevez got the final touch to make it 28 goals for the season.

Birmingham pulled one back in the 42nd minute through a Cameron Jerome header after James McFadden had sent in a teasing cross.

But just one minute later Adebayor restored the two goal cushion by latching onto a delivery from winger Craig Bellamy.

Alex McLeish’s men came out for the second half with a renewed impetus but failed to break down the Man City defence.

And with the game entering the closing stages, Birmingham’s failure to find the net was punished by a Nedum Onuoha blast that made the score 4-1.

The Midlands team were merely playing for pride when Adebayor sprung the offside trap to secure a 5-1 victory and with it, snatch away any of the pride that Alex McLeish’s side had hoped to maintain.

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