Birmingham City host Leeds United in the fourth round of the FA Cup on Sunday (12pm)
Former Birmingham City player turned pundit Chris Sutton
Former Birmingham City player turned pundit Chris Sutton
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Chris Sutton has predicted Birmingham City will beat Leeds United in this weekend’s FA Cup tie and backed Chris Davies to take his first Premier League scalp.
Blues are unbeaten in their last eight matches and their home record – one defeat in 40 league fixtures under Davies – has been the best in England since the start of last season.
They will face a very effective Premier League outfit in Leeds who have improved under Daniel Farke since winning the Championship with 100 points last season.
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Leeds came from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Chelsea in midweek and have a six-point buffer to the relegation zone.
But Sutton believes Farke will make changes this weekend and that could give Blues the upper hand.
Should Blues win, it will be the first time Davies has defeated a Premier League team as a manager. Blues narrowly lost to Fulham and Newcastle United in cup competitions last season.
In his BBC column, Sutton said: "Leeds' comeback from 2-0 down to draw at Chelsea was just extraordinary, but I can smell an upset here.
"I am sure Leeds boss Daniel Farke will make some changes because he will have at least half an eye on the Premier League, and their next game against Aston Villa.
"Birmingham are going well under Chris Davies and are unbeaten in eight games in all competitions. This seems like a good time for him to take a top-flight scalp."