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It doesn't work and Chong's in on goal on the right side. The striker's in on goal but he seems to get the ball lost under his feet and Bentley can dive on it. Bentley with a long ball forward and the header back is over the top of Vyner who can't keep up with Hogan's pace. King's header is loose and Vyner tries to play the offside trap. Slightly more encouraging but Pearson is not happy on the touchline. The corner comes in and it flashes across goal. Pearson puts his head in the hands - he must be furious with this start. A defensive shambles and right on half-time. He tries an audacious volley but slices it well wide of the target. The Robins are without a win in four but ended their losing streak at home to Coventry in the week. Timm Klose could come back into the fold while Andy King is also pushing for a start in central defence. One of the relegation favourites before the campaign got underway, they now sit in 19th, two points adrift of City.

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The latest Birmingham City news and views from BirminghamLive as Blues prevail at set-pieces to win 3-0.

Was clapped off the pitch towards the end, a fitting reward for his investment in energy and mobility. Superb in the first half, which was notable for chasing back and picking Massengo's pocket then hitting a 40-yard diagonal to Chong. Looked as lively as ever, particularly sharp on the press and put Chong through with a well-weighted pass. Moved to wing back and won the corner which led to a third minute goal. Things didn't break for him in open play today but he deserves real credit for an industrious and enterprising performance that might have brought a goal. He looks like he's been in the side for longer. He had to answer more questions defensively after the break but with Longelo increasingly solid beside him this was a high class display from the American. Hogan also failed to capitalise on a ball over the top, instead of taking a first time shot he attempted to turn and Bentley came out to gather. The Pole hit his volley firmly but just a few inches wide of the post. Made up for it by making the game safe with his first Blues goal. This time his header bounced off the far post but he followed up to poke it home under the noses of the dithering visitors. It was also the perfect response to defeat in midweek.

Report: Blues 3-0 Bristol City | Birmingham City Football Club (Birmingham City Football Club)

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Nigel Pearson makes two Bristol City changes v Birmingham City as ... (BristolWorld)

Alex Scott comes in after serving a one-match suspension and replaces Kal Naismith who is absent with a calf injury. Antoine Semenyo drops to the bench and is ...

In midfield, Mark Sykes will play at right wing-back and Jay Dasilva will operate on the left-hand side. The Robins will line up in their usual three-man defence with Andy King dropping to the central of the three a role he assumed in midweek. Antoine Semenyo drops to the bench and is replaced by Tommy Conway who was carrying a knock against

Birmingham 3-0 Bristol City: Auston Trusty double steers Blues to victory (Sky Sports)

Report and free match highlights from the Sky Bet Championship clash between Birmingham and Bristol City at St Andrew's as Auston Trusty scored twice and Dion Sanderson added a third for the Blues on Saturday. Saturday 8 October 2022 17:26, UK.

We got a reaction at half-time when we made the three changes but then we conceded another poor goal. They allowed their fear to impact their performance." Too many individuals were way, way below the levels of performance we have come to expect. Bristol City's Nigel Pearson: "What disappointed me was the way some players out there were invisible. I've spoken to the US manager (Gregg Berhalter) and I have told him how well he is doing. I think they've watched a couple of games on video but I've told them to get the scouts out and watch him play.

Birmingham 3-0 Bristol City: Auston Trusty double steers Blues to ... (Sky Sports)

Report and free match highlights from the Sky Bet Championship clash between Birmingham and Bristol City at St Andrews as Auston Trusty scored twice and ...

We got a reaction at half-time when we made the three changes but then we conceded another poor goal. They allowed their fear to impact their performance." Too many individuals were way, way below the levels of performance we have come to expect. I've spoken to the US manager (Gregg Berhalter) and I have told him how well he is doing. Bristol City's Nigel Pearson: "What disappointed me was the way some players out there were invisible. I think they've watched a couple of games on video but I've told them to get the scouts out and watch him play.

Nigel Pearson's 26-word verdict on Bristol City's harrowing loss to ... (BristolWorld)

Nigel Pearson wasn't too pleased by the manner of his players after Bristol City's 3-0 loss to Birmingham City.

Pearson's side are now 18th and are four points above West Bromwich Albion who occupy the third and final relegation spot. It was a dominant performance from John Eustace's side who had been five places below them before kick-off. "There is no defence for that performance today.