English Premier League
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The Barclays English Premier League (EPL), considered as the best in the world.

Manchester City vs. Birmingham City

Manchester City
Founded: 1880 | Nickname: The Blues, The Citizens | Ground: City of Manchester Stadium | Capacity: 47,405
Manchester City have spent 10 years in the Premier League since its inception in 1992. In the 2002/03 season, they became one of only two English teams to have qualified for the UEFA Cup through the 'Fair Play ranking'. This meant that the plush new City of Manchester Stadium was treated to European football just weeks after opening for the start of the following campaign.

Recent history
2007/08 - Eriksson leaves the club in June to be replaced by Mark Hughes
2008/09 - Takeover by the Abu Dhabi United group makes City one of the richest clubs in the world and they smash the British transfer record to sign Robinho from Real Madrid for £32.5m.
2009/10 - Former Inter Milan coach Roberto Mancini replaces Mark Hughes as manager.

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Birmingham City   
Founded: 1875 | Nickname: The Blues | Ground: St.Andrew's Stadium| Capacity: 30,079
Birmingham City exploded onto the Barclaycard Premiership stage in 2002. Having suffered play-off heartbreak in the previous three seasons, they won the play-offs under former manager Steve Bruce and seemed determined to make up for lost time.

Recent history
2007/08 - Steve Bruce leaves to take up the reins at Wigan Athletic
2007/08 - Former Scotland manager Alex McLeish appointed manager
2007/08 - Relegated from Barclays Premier League
2008/09 - Promoted back to Barclays Premier League as Championship runners-up. Birmingham smash their transfer record by signing Ecuador striker Christian Benitez. 

   
Match scheduled:
Sun 11th April 2010
Time: 16:00pm

Week 34 / Round 34 : Barclays Premier League 2009/2010