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LEE: I’D SWAP CUP RUN FOR POINTS

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The LeaguePaper Team
11 March 2018

Robins’ push for play-offs faltering

By John Brindley

LEE Johnson admitted he’d gladly swap Bristol City’s Carabao Cup run for extra freshness as his side slipped further outside the coveted play-off places.
The Robins were well matched by a spirited Burton in a game of very few real chances on a poor pitch.
City enjoyed a remarkable double escape in the 41st minute when both Hope Akpan and Liam Boyce were left cursing their luck before improving to edge the second period.
But they are beginning to look a weary imitation of the side who dramatically knocked out Manchest...

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