Boss calls for City 'to be consistently on this level'

OSS Gerhard Struber has challenged his Bristol City side to consistently hit the levels they showcased in their win over Portsmouth on New Year's Day, the Robins having started 2026 in “perfect” fashion with a commanding three points at Ashton Gate.

- DANIEL CARTER

Sinclair Armstrong crashes in goal number five for Bristol City against Portsmouth at New Year

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City kicked off the new year superbly as they thrashed Pompey 5-0 in BS3 on Thursday afternoon. First-half goals from Adam Randell and Anis Mehmeti were followed by a Scott Twine strike and a Sinclair Armstrong brace after the break.

Having opened his account in red and white against Millwall on Monday, Randell rifled Struber's side into the lead with a right-footed finish from outside the box after just ten minutes. Midway through the first period, Mehmeti benefited from a loose pass to fire his eighth of the season into the bottom left corner.