Birmingham boss Steve Bruce made one enforced change to his side for the visit of Chelsea to St Andrews after opening the new season with a 1-1 draw at Portsmouth.
Blues striker Mikael Forssell’s loan arrangement meant he was ineligible to play, giving Julian Gray his first start for City following his free transfer summer move from Crystal Palace.
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