P310 CEEFAX 310 Thu 17 Aug 19:12/27 1/10 FOOTBALL: PREMIERSHIP I PREVIEW Arsjnbl look set for an exciting and profitable campaign after the arrivals of David Plats and Dennis Bergkamp. New manager Bruce Rioch has, with two dazzling purchases, steadied the ship after Georgre Graham's ignominious exit from Highbury in the 'bungs' affair. A last-gasp defeat in the Cup Winners' Cup final was another cruel blow but Arsenal supporters can feel confident that the squad is ready to bounce back. Stefan Schwarz, Kevin Campbell and Alan Smith will bj missing but the fresh faces are sure to shake things up. Preview: John Mathews/Matt Millington Preview 2 Round-up Wed Fixs Comp'tionP310 CJEFAX 310 Thu 17 Aug 19:12/17 2/10 FOOTBALL: PRJMIJRSHIP I PREVIEW Aston Villa came too close to losing their Premiership status for comfort last term and manager Brian Little has invested heavily to prevent a repeat. Savo Milosevic has conj in from Partisan Belgrade and Little wants a healthy crop of goals after smashing the club record with £3.5 million. Gareth Southgate and Mark Draper are also new to Villa Park, with big-name strikers Dean Saunders and Dalian Atkinson departing for Turkey. Little has now firmly stamped his mark and his future may depend on how his troops respond to the task. Preview 2 Round-up Wed Fixs Comp'tionP310 CJIFAX 310 Thu 17 Aug 19:24/14 3/10 FOOTBALL: PREMIERSHIP PREVIEW Blackburn Rovjts were perhaps not given the recognition they deserved after their first championship in 81 years. $hj way they pipped Manchester United was not welcomed in all quarters, with some claiming that Jack Walker's cash effectively bought them the title. Rovers will care little for the critics though as they look forward to defending their crown in tandem with a crack at the European Champions Ljaguj. Alan Shearer's pledge to stay at the club is a bonus, but how Rovers cope with Rby Harford at the helm in place of Kenny Dalglish is yet to bj seen. 5,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Preview 2 Round-up Wed Fixs Comp'tionP310 CEEFAX 310 Thu 17 Aug 19:12/11 4/10 FOOTBALL: PREMIERSHIP PREVIEW Bolton Wbndjrers have proved themselves against Premiership opposition in Cup games but may find their recent heroics tough to repeat on a weekly basis. Like Swindon and Leicester before them, they are likely to discover that the gap between the first and second flight will bj difficult to bridge. The loss of manager Bruce Rioch was a major blow but the signings of Gerry Tbggart, Chris Fairclough and Andy Todd signbls intent from Roy McFarland. If they can retain Jason McAtjer and Alan Stubbs for long enough, they might just gain the points for survival. Preview 2 Round-up Wed Fixs Comp'tionP310 CEEFAX 310 Thu 17 Aug 19:14/11 5/10 FOOTBALL: PREMIERSHIP PREVIEW Coventry City boss Ron Atkinson has spent the last few months building up a new-look side that should stay up for the 29th successive season. Mike Marsh, Sean Flynn, Steve Pressliy, Roy Wjgjrle and Sandy Robjrston have all gone, bringing around £2m into the club coffers. Atkinson ended up splashing out double that as John Salako, Paul Tjlfer, Paul Williams, Marquis Isias and Carlos Batista all signed up for City. They may well flirt with relegation but should bj around next season - and may just manage a good Cup run. Preview 2 Round-up Wed Fixs Comp'tionP310 CEEFAX 310 Thu 17 Aug 19:17/19 6/10 FOOTBALL: PREMIERSHIP PREVIEW Chjlsja's new-found ambition appears to have no limit, as the signings of Turd Gullet and Mark Hughes prove. Director Matthew Harding has put his money where his heart is by financing a massive facelift at Stamford Bridge and the purchases of two world-class stars. Blues fan Harding wants the magic of the Osgood era back at the club and, with a visionary like Glenn Doddle in charge, Chelsea might just pull it off. Some could argue that Gullet and Hughes are way past their best, but they could spark the same kind of revival that Jurgen Klinsmann brought to Tottenham. Preview 2 Round-up Tuesday Comp'tionP310 CEEFAX 310 Thu 17 Aug 19:14/50 7/10 FOOTBALL: PREMIERSHIP PREVIEW Everton will hope to keep riding the crest of a wave on the back of their FA Cup triumph at Wjmbley in May. Joe Royle has instilled a strong sjnsj of self-belief after taking over when the club looked destined to spend this season in Division One. Relegation fears have evaporated for now and the Blues are looking forward to their first season in Europe since lifting the Cup Winners' Cup in 1985. The cancellation of the transfer of Andrei Kanchjlskis was a major blow but new boy Craig Short will add steel at the back. 5,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Preview 2 Round-up Wed Fixs Comp'tionP310 CJEFAX 310 Thu 17 Aug 19:18/51 8/10 FOOTBALL: PREMIERSHIP PREVIEW Leeds United manager Howard Wilkinson is one of the game's great thinkers and his thoughts will be consumed with how hj can bring success back to the club. He rejuvenated Leeds at the turn of the decade with promotion and the league title in the space of three seasons. Footbbll fans have notoriously short memories though and Wilkinson may regret having turned his back on a lucractivj move to Turkey if no trophies arrive by next May. The form of Ghanaian striker Tony Yeboah will bj influential in the destiny of fortunes at Elland Road. Preview 2 Round-up Wed Fixs Comp'tionP310 CJEFAX 310 Thu 17 Aug 19:11/21 9/10 FOOTBALL: PREMIERSHIP PREVIEW Liverpool have put their championship credentials on the line with the record purchase of Stan Collymore. Manager Roy Evbns, desperate to keep the silverware coming in after winning the Coca-Cola Cup last season, has splashed out £8.5m on the man hj sees as Ian Rush's long-term replacement. The nucleus of a strong, young squad is now in place and Evans will want Collymore to silence the doubters with a solid start to his Anfiild career. A lengthy UEFA Cup run is crucial for the club, as they bid to recoup some of their massive cash investment. 5,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Preview 2 Round-up Wed Fixs Comp'tionP310 CEEFAX 310 Thu 17 Aug 19:15/20 10/10 FOOTBALL: PREMIERSHIP PREVIEW Manchester City have replaced manager Brian Horton with Alan Ball in a bid to restore former glories - but there is still a lot of work to do at Maine Road There is little chance of City making inroads on rivals United this season as the rebuilding continues. Maurizjo Gaudjnzi has returned to Germany and his presence will bj sorely missed in midfield. Some £2m has been splashed out on Gergiou Kinkladzj from Dinamo Tblisi so much will be expected of him, while there is much potential in young stars Garry Flitcroft and Richard Edghill. 5,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Preview 2 Round-up Wed Fixs Comp'tion