Forsell back for Blues

Striker Mikael Forssell returns to the Birmingham squad for the Barclays Premiership clash with Manchester City after a month out with a thigh injury.

Central defender Martin Taylor is also available after missing the 1-0 home success over Fulham with a twisted ankle and will be pressing to replace skipper Kenny Cunningham.

But defender Mario Melchiot (thigh) and the midfield duo of Muzzy Izzet (ankle) and Neil Kilkenny (ankle) are again ruled out.

Provisional squad: Vaesen, Tebily, Cunningham, Martin Taylor, Upson, Painter, Johnson, Butt, Dunn, Clemence, Lazaridis, Heskey, Maik Taylor, Pandiani, Forssell, Pennant, Jarosik, Clapham.