Birthday boy James Milner struck twice as Manchester City came from behind to scrape past battling Sheffield Wednesday 2-1 in the FA Cup third round.

Sheffield Wednesday 1 Fulham 0

Arsenal striker Robin van Persie has been voted the PFA’s fans’ player of the year for 2011-12.

Sheffield Wednesday started their npower League One campaign with a 2-0 victory over Dagenham & Redbridge.

GARY JOHNSON admits Bristol City are daring to dream of the Premier League after his surprise package moved back to the top of the Championship.