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Birmingham City goalkeeper Maik Taylor has revealed that he rejected an opportunity to join Liverpool this summer as he was not interested in becoming the backup to Pep Reina in the first team.
Birmingham know that results must go their way if they are to survive in the Premiership this season; and the visit of Blackburn is a tough way to finish up a long season. However, Birmingham know a victory will put them a step closer to securing survival.
Liverpool have been linked with a shock move for Birmingham goalkeeper Maik Taylor in the summer. The Reds are on the look out for a number two for Pepe Reina.
John Carew and Ashley Young both grabbed a brace as Aston Villa stormed to a superb 5-1 victory over Birmingham City at Villa Park. Birmingham now have three games to save their Premiership status. Ashley Young was simply outstanding in front of the watching England boss Fabio Capello.
On form side Aston Villa host Birmingham at Villa Park today; knowing that they can put a nail in their city rivals' coffin if the Villains win. Villa won their last two games 4-0 against Bolton and 6-0 vs. Derby and will hope to continue this form through to today.
Birmingham City will be hoping their off field troubles will not aggrevate their form on the pitch as the St. Andrews outfit look to survive in the Premiership for another season, meanwhile Everton know a victory could still help them toward Champions League qualification.
Wigan took a giant leap towards Premiership safety this afternoon. In a Premiership relegation six pointer, Wigan boss Steve Bruce managed to get one over his old side as he took the Latics to a 2-0 victory over Alex McLeish's Birmingham City.
Another crucial relegation battle ensues today at the Madjeski Stadium this afternoon as the Royals host Birmingham City. Reading have lost nine of eleven games, whilst Birmingham have struggled for wins, their only one in eleven being against Tottenham on March 1st.
Birmingham brought Tottenham Hotspur back down to earth on Saturday as three Mikael Forssell goals saw off Carling Cup winners Tottenham at St. Andrews. Jermaine Jenas was able to grab a late consolation.
Tottenham are the second consecutive North London side to face the difficult trip to St. Andrews, and will be missing Jonathan Woodgate. Spurs are eager to mount a late push towards the top half of the Premiership table.
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