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Carsley targets derby revenge

10 Sep 2009 - 09:41:41

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Birmingham City midfielder Lee Carsley is keen for revenge when Alex McLeish's side take on Aston Villa in Sunday's eagerly-anticipated derby clash at St Andrew's.

Even though the experienced midfielder was not part of the Blues squad when they were last in the Premier League two seasons ago, he is only too aware that Villa won the last meeting of the two clubs 5-1.

Carsley said: "We're all aware of the heavy 5-1 defeat at Villa.

"I'm sure the manager will bring it up in his pre-match talk because to lose so comprehensively in a local derby isn't a good thing for the players or the fans. It isn't something you can forget about.

"A local derby also affects players in different ways. They can be playing brilliantly but go to pieces in a derby.

"It's important we make sure that we win our personal battles and that we get a result. It's a big game for the fans. But at the end of the day it's a great opportunity for us to get three points because we're at home.

"The key to survival in the Premier League is to win at home and get something away from home."