Bruce could struggle to overcome former side Birmingham

Aston Villa manager Steve BruceCredit: Mike Hewitt

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Long-suffering Aston Villa fans have celebrated seven points out of a possible nine since the appointment of Steve Bruce and they are dreaming of another three in the derby against Bruce’s former club Birmingham.

Villa have been well backed to win the noon kick-off but the rivals have both been hard to beat in the Sky Bet Championship
this season and the draw stands out as a tempting bet.

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James MiltonRacing Post Sport

Published on 29 October 2016inFootball tips

Last updated 21:10, 29 October 2016

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