There are major doubts over whether influential forward James McFadden and midfielder Olivier Kapo boost Birmingham City for Saturday's Premiership clash at fellow strugglers Wigan Athletic.

Birmingham City manager Alex McLeish has expressed hope that forward James McFadden could return to action in the next three weeks after a successful knee operation.

Arsenal's injured striker Eduardo has said he will accept an apology from Martin Taylor, but is yet to see the Birmingham defender.

Influential attacking midfielder Olivier Kapo has boosted Alex McLeish’s Birmingham City ahead of Saturday's Premiership game with Manchester City.

Facing a serious battle to avoid relegation, Birmingham have been rocked by James McFadden operation blow.

Alex McLeish’s Birmingham City will have some anxious moments as they wait on a scan for influential midfielder Sebastian Larsson today according to the Birmingham Mail.

Birmingham City have been dealt a blow as influential midfielder Olivier Kapo has been ruled out for a month while defender Liam Ridgewell is likely to be sidelined for Saturday's home game against Tottenham Hotspur.

Arsenal striker Eduardo has undergone surgery for a double compound fracture of his leg, but it is yet unclear how much duration he will need to make a return amidst fears that the horrendous injury is career-threatening.

Arsenal forward Eduardo Da Silva suffered a serious leg injury in the early stages of their Premiership clash at Birmingham City on Saturday.

Birmingham City, who are fighting the relegation battle in the Premier League, have been hit by a blow as defender Franck Queudrue is ruled out for two weeks because of an hamstring injury.