The government is once again pushing its devolution agenda but will its so-called Midlands Engine power on all cylinders or quickly rust over?

Westminster Hour reporter Sam Macrory travels to Birmingham where he hears from Lord Heseltine, who spearheaded the devolution agenda and now believes it "unstoppable". However the Birmingham Mail's Graeme Brown says people in the region are more concerned with how Aston Villa's "third choice left back" is performing.

The headlines from the political week are reviewed in 60 seconds by BBC Sunday Politics West Midlands.

Aston Villa boss Roberto di Matteo speaks to BBC WM after his side's 2-0 loss at Preston North End in the Championship.

Cameron Jerome and Robbie Brady both score as Norwich City move back into the Championship's top two with victory at Wolves.

Walsall climb out of the League One relegation zone with a win that condemns Millwall to a fourth-straight defeat.

Patrick van Aanholt scores a late equaliser for Sunderland - but they remain in the relegation zone after drawing with West Brom.

West Brom manager Tony Pulis says he is "desperately disappointed" with his side's 1-1 draw away against Sunderland.

Sunderland 1-1 West Brom: Pulis 'desperately disappointed' with draw

Sunderland boss David Moyes says his team are "lacking quality", especially up front, after their 1-1 draw against West Brom at home.

A blue plaque honouring Manchester United star Duncan Edwards is unveiled by Sir Bobby Charlton.

Sunderland 1-1 West Brom: We are still lacking quality - David Moyes

Birmingham City make it seven games unbeaten as Stephen Gleeson's goal is enough to keep Blackburn in the bottom three.

Ben Pearson and Jordan Hugill score as Preston beat Aston Villa to pile the pressure on visiting boss Roberto di Matteo.

A Birmingham road is due to be closed until Monday after some 600 litres of a chemical leak from nearby storage tanks.

John O’Shea and Paddy McNair return to Sunderland’s XI as David Moyes makes five changes to the team which lost to Crystal Palace. Many of his changes have been enforced in the absence of the injured Adnan Januzaj, Lee Cattermole and Steven Pienaar.

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England goalkeeper Ben Foster makes his 150th start for West Brom in a familiar starting line up as Tony Pulis keeps faith with the team which started in the 1-1 draw at Stoke last weekend.

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Guy Mowbray
Match of the Day commentator

"There haven't been many mentions of Sunderland amidst this week's sorry England tale. There should have been.

"We'll never know, but if Sam Allardyce had stayed they might not have been in their latest sorry state. As for what else might not have happened...

"Staying with fantastical thoughts, it's possible that David Moyes' managerial career might not have happened in the same way had Tony Pulis' Gillingham not won at Preston in January 1998, prompting Gary Peters to resign and make way for a 34-year-old Moyes to take over at Deepdale.

"Some 'what ifs' that bring the film Sliding Doors to mind. It makes a change from Sunderland's usual - Groundhog Day."

Football Focus

Before we get on to the early team news for this match at the Stadium of Light, watch a bit of Moyesy from his interview on Football Focus (more on that in a bit).

He talks about his management style - so would that be stating that Sunderland would be battling against the drop this campaign?

Just thought I'd bring that up.

The BBC's Rahul Joglekar visits a desi, or Indian pub, which is bringing a new lease of life to the UK's pub industry.

How scientists are helping Twycross Zoo encourage chimps to behave as naturally as possible.