Slick Saha too hot for Bruce’s Blues

Birmingham 1 Manchester United 3

After a competitive opening period, the half-time introduction of Wayne Rooney triggered the visitors into life and three goals in 20 minutes booked the Red Devils a semi-final spot for the third time in four years.

A well-taken Louis Saha double sandwiched Park Ji-Sung’s debut United strike to give the visitors a deserved triumph and prevent Bruce finding any respite from the pressure which ensures this will be anything but a happy Christmas at the midlands club.