Radhi Jaidi says times are tense at St Andrew's

Blues, only out of the bottom three on goal difference, face Arsenal, Spurs and Newcastle at St Andrew's knowing they face a vital month ahead.

"This is a very important run," said Jaidi. "If we win all three it will give us a massive boost to our chances.

"The fans will support us to the end but it would be nice to give them some victories to cheer."

Jaidi has not played since the FA Cup defeat to Huddersfield Town in early January, having been away on Africa Cup of Nations duty with Tunisia.

But he promises that the entire squad will give their all to help Blues beat the drop.

"The supporters are nervous of course," he said. "because they don't like to see their team struggling.