Birmingham regained their pride and picked up a precious point in their bid to stay in the Barclays Premiership by drawing 0-0 against champions elect Chelsea at St Andrews.

Steve Bruce's side had left the pitch in shame on their last home appearance 11 days ago after they had been annihilated 7-0 by Liverpool in an FA Cup quarter-final.

But this was a vastly improved showing in all departments from City, which gives them renewed belief they can survive in the top flight.