The Championship returns after the international break, with Sunday's Second City derby between Aston Villa and Birmingham City the pick of the matches this weekend.

For both clubs there is a real need for all three points, so a hotly contested affair can be expected.

But who needs the points more out of Villa and Birmingham?

We discuss.....

George Dagless

I'd say Villa.

Villa have higher expectations this season - though the Blues can definitely challenge for the top six.

They are the home side and in these games, the onus is always on that team.

Jay Taylor

Both need the points for different reasons, but I think based on how the season has gone so far, Aston Villa need them more.

Dean Smith’s side are expected to challenge for promotion and Birmingham, after starting poorly, have recovered from their poor early season form.

On the basis of that, the Blues have had a resurgence and Villa are still struggling per se.

With their overall aspirations for the season, I think Villa could do with the win more than their rivals.

Sam Rourke

Villa without a doubt.

Dean Smith is expected to get into the top six at the very least, and he'll be wanting to win this match in-front of the Villa Park faithful on Sunday.

It's set to be a corker of a match, but the pressure really is on Villa, and this could ultimately play into Birmingham's hands.