Blues boss expects Robins to be ‘contenders’ again for top-six spot

BIRMINGHAM City boss Chris Davies has offered his verdict on Bristol City’s chances of securing a top-six place this season, admitting he presumes the Robins “will be one of the contenders” again after his side’s defeat at Ashton Gate.

- Dan CARTER

Gerhard Struber's Reds stretched their winning run after the October international break to three matches, as they beat Blues 1-0 on Saturday afternoon, courtesy of Sinclair Armstrong's first goal of the season. The 22-year-old scored what proved to be the winner after 42 minutes when he calmly slotted past James Beadle.

Though City had one or two openings in which they could have extended their advantage, it was Blues who dominated possession in the second half, albeit without creating an awful lot in the way of scoring opportunities. That lack of chance creation and the manner of the goal conceded was a source of frustration for both the travelling supporters and Davies after the full-time whistle.