Birmingham captured the Carling Cup yesterdays with a last minute Obefemi Martins strike against Arsenal at Wembley, 2-1 the final score.
Zigic put the Midlanders 1 up in the first half but Robin Van Persie equalized to make it 1-all at the break however Martins took advantage of a defensive mix up to score the winner late on.
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In the Premier League it finished 1-all between Man City and Fulham at Eastlands, and West Ham defeated Liverpool 3-1 at Upton Park.
Celtic’s lead at the top of the Scottish Premier League was reduced to five points as they were beaten 2-0 by Motherwell, while Rangers beat St. Johnstone 4-0.