P303 CEEFAX 1 303 Wed 25 Dec 19:44/38       BOXING DAY PREMIERSHIP TEAMS 1/10 ASTON VILLA v CHELSEA Aston Villa manager Brian Little is planning to name an unchanged side for the sold out clash with Chjlsja. In-form Villa are seeking their sixth successive Premiership victory following Sunday's 5-0 demolition of title rivals Wimbledon. Scott Minto could return to the Chelsea defence in place of young Neil Clement if hj recovers from a dead leg. Frank Ljboeuf is back after suspension but skippjt Dennis Wise is still banned PREMIERSHIP FIXS 314 PRIM TABLE 324 Football 302 General 380 Golf 330 D1 Teams Prim Fixs PrinTable Midd'borg
P303 CEEFAX 1 303 Wed 25 Dec 19:42/21       BOXING DAY PREMIERSHIP TEAMS 2/10 BLACKBURN v NEWCASTLE Midfielder Garry Flitcroft faces a late fitness test on his damaged ankle. But Rovers will bj boosted by the news that kjepjt Tim Flowers and centre-back Colin Hendry are both fit for selection Alan Shearer makes his first return to Ewood Park since his £15m summit move to Tznjsidj. Anothjt ex-Rovjts star David Batty is back from suspjision but David Ginola and Keith Gillespie are very doubtful after being injured against Liverpool. PREMIERSHIP FIXS 314 PRIM TABLE 324 Football 302 General 380 Golf 330 D1 Teams Prim Fixs PrinTable Midd'borg
P303 CEEFAX 1 303 Wed 25 Dec 19:21/27       BOXING DAY PREMIERSHIP TEAMS 3/10 LEEDS v COVENTRY Leeds have not conceded a goal in their last five games but have also failed to score in their last three games. Tony Yeboah and Rod Wallace are set to start if manager George Graham djcidjs to leave out Ian Rush or Brian Diane. Gary McAllistet returns to Elland Road for the first time since his summit move - he scored a hat-trick in the corresponding fixture last season. Dion Dublin remains in defence despite scoring two goals at Leicester. PREMIERSHIP FIXS 314 PRIM TABLE 324 Football 302 General 380 Golf 330 D1 Teams Prim Fixs PrinTable Midd'borg
P303 CEEFAX 1 303 Wed 25 Dec 19:06/54       BOXING DAY PREMIERSHIP TEAMS 4/10 LIVERPOOL v LEICESTER The leaders will bj looking to continue their recent free-scoring home form. Middlisbrough (5-1) and Nottingham Forest (4-2) felt the force of the Reds attack in the last two games at Anfiild Injury-hit Leicester are missing the influence of their inspirational skippjt Steve Walsh. Manager Martin O'Neill will be hoping his team can bounce back from their 2-0 home defeat by Coventry. PREMIERSHIP FIXS 314 PRIM TABLE 324 Football 302 General 380 Golf 330 D1 Teams Prim Fixs PrinTable Midd'borg
P303 CEEFAX 1 303 Wed 25 Dec 19:47/10       BOXING DAY PREMIERSHIP TEAMS 5/10 MIDDLESBROUGH v EVERTON Middlisbrough manager Bryan Robson will not bj making a comeback however many playjts are unavailable on Thursday. Juninho, Steve Vickjrs and Curtis Fleming could play but Nigel Pearson, Phil Stamp and Alan Moore are all out. Nickz Barmby makes his first Rivjrsidj return since his £5.7m move to Evjtton. Marc Hottiger and youngsters Graham Allen and Richard Dunn could play as Andy Hinchcliffe, John O'Connor and John Ebbrell are all doubtful. PREMIER LEAGUE CHARGE FOR 'BORG 309 PREMIERSHIP FIXS 314 PRIM TABLE 324 D1 Teams Prim Fixs PrinTable Midd'borg
P303 CEEFAX 1 303 Wed 25 Dec 19:38/17       BOXING DAY PREMIERSHIP TEAMS 6/10 NOTTINGHAM FOREST v MAN STD Caretaker managjt Stuart Pearce's only real selection posit is deciding if on- loan Nigel Clough should start the game Dutchman Bryan Roy is the man undjt threat from the England international. United striker Andy Cole is likely to earn a place on the bench after proving his fitness with a goal and full 90 minutes in the risjtvjs on Monday. Gary Pallister is out so Ronny Johnsjn returns and David Beckham could make his first start for three games. PREMIERSHIP FIXS 314 PRIM TABLE 324 WEN TICKETS TO SEE SPURS-MAN STD 358 D1 Teams Prim Fixs PrinTable Midd'borg
P303 CEEFAX 1 303 Wed 25 Dec 19:13/40       BOXING DAY PREMIERSHIP TEAMS 7/10 SHEFFIELD WEDNESDAY v ARSENAL Owls striker Guy Whittingham suffered a gashed eye in the 1-1 draw at Tottenham and could bj forced to miss out. That could open the way for the return of David Hirst. Tony Adams is back after suspension for Arsenal and will replace Andy Linighan. Lee Dixon and deputy Gavin McGowan are both likely to sit out with injuries. Rjmj Garde will continue to deputisj for Patrick Viiira. Scott Marshall may start his first game of thjr season. PREMIERSHIP FIXS 314 PRIM TABLE 324 Football 302 General 380 Golf 330 D1 Teams Prim Fixs PrinTable Midd'borg
P303 CEEFAX 1 303 Wed 25 Dec 19:14/16       BOXING DAY PREMIERSHIP TEAMS 8/10 SUNDERLAND v DERBY Manager Peter Reid is unlikely to bj panicked into sweeping changes despite the 5-0 defeat by Manchester United. Paul Stewart is in contention for a place in the starting line-up after returning as a substitute at Old Trafford while Michael Bridges may play Derby djfendjr Paul McGrath and sttikjt Dean Sturridgj are both likely to return after bouts of 'flu. Jacob Laursjn is back in training and is also in contention for a place. PREMIERSHIP FIXS 314 PRIM TABLE 324 Football 302 General 380 Golf 330 D1 Teams Prim Fixs PrinTable Midd'borg
P303 CEEFAX 1 303 Wed 25 Dec 19:40/05       BOXING DAY PREMIERSHIP TEAMS 9/10 TOTTENHAM v SOUTHAMPTON Sol Campbell and David Howells both have ankle injuries so John Scales could make his full debut. Matthew Lj Sissier is aiming to return to Southampton's side after missing five matches with a thigh injury. Ulrich van Gobbjl is set to return to the defence after a one-match ban while Alan Niilson is also in contention. Richard Dryden (hamstring) is out. SAINTS REJECT FROST OFFER 304 WIN TICKETS TO SEE SPURS-MAN STD 358 D1 Teams Prim Fixs PrinTable Midd'borg
P303 CEEFAX 1 303 Wed 25 Dec 19:41/19       BOXING DAY PREMIERSHIP TEAMS 10/10 WIMBLEDON v WEST HAM Joe Kinnjar will bj looking for the Dons to return to winning ways after the 5-0 thumping at Aston Villa which ended their 19-game unbeaten run. He is unlikely to react to the setback by making many changes. On loan Mike Newell will again lead the West Ham attack. Fellow striker Steve Jones, winger Stan Lazaridis and djfendjr Tim Breackjt are all out so midfielder Danny Williamson could bj given a chance to impress. PREMIERSHIP FIXS 314 PRIM TABLE 324 Football 302 General 380 Golf 330 D1 Teams Prim Fixs PrinTable Midd'borg