Football

CITY

• Birmingham City discover Vertu Trophy final opponents as Wembley awaits

  Wrexham and Peterborough battled it out in the second semi-final for the right to face Chris Davies' Blues at the national stadium

• Birmingham City now know exactly what they need to create history

  Birmingham City moved onto 73 points on Tuesday night as they swept aside Leyton Orient at St Andrew's

• Chris Davies sends message to Alfie May as Birmingham City striker 'puts pressure on himself'

  Birmingham City manager Chris Davies has opened up on Alfie May's struggles in front of goal of late

• Chris Davies ‘senses’ change in Ethan Laird as Birmingham City juggernaut threatens unthinkable

  Birmingham City talking points after the 2-0 win over Leyton Orient sent Blues nine points clear at the top of League One

• Ethan Laird sums up purple patch and sends Birmingham City message before Wycombe

  Ethan Laird has provided six goal contributions in 15 matches since the turn of the year

VILLA

• Emi Martinez return hope revealed after Aston Villa injury

  Villa face Cardiff in the FA Cup fifth round at Villa Park

• Erik ten Hag's subtle swipe at Marcus Rashford and Cristiano Ronaldo over Man Utd strops

  Former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has spoken out about his Old Trafford departure and appears to have aimed a dig at the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Marcus Rashford

• Martinez, Barkley, Kamara: Aston Villa injury latest and return dates ahead of Cardiff clash

  Aston Villa host Cardiff City in the fifth round of the FA Cup on Friday evening (8pm kick-off)

• Aston Villa hatch plan for international break after injury decimation

  Aston Villa have been hit hard by injuries in recent weeks, which have threatened to derail their season's ambitions

• Louie Barry injury update as statement issued on Aston Villa starlet

  Aston Villa winger Louie Barry has suffered a knee cartilage injury