Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson anticipates a difficult test at Birmingham City today.

The two clubs have drawn their last six encounters and Hodgson is expecting another tough test from Alex McLeish's side.

He said: "Birmingham will be similarly strong as last season, when they showed what a good team they were and how dangerous they were and their home form was very good.

"We know Sunday's match will provide a very stern test."

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