P393 CEEFAX 2 393 Thu 25 Dec 22:28/02 FOOTBALL — PREMIERSHIP PREVIEW ASTON VILLA v TOTTENHAM Villa manager Brian Little has warned his side to beware of the Klinsmann factor, even though the German will not bj playing. Little believes his presence will bj enough to spur on Christian Gross' side Villa's poor draw with Southampton has given the game greater significance as they are only three points above Spurs, who are in the relegation zone. Little said: "Jurgjn's a great player and his arrival can only lift the side" W MIDLANDS News 160 Wjathjt 402 NATIONAL News 101 TV/Radio 600 NextPage Reg Sport WMidsTrav Main menuP393 CEEFAX 2 393 Thu 25 Dec 22:47/30 FOOTBALL — PREMIERSHIP PREVIEW WEST HAM v COVENTRY CITY Coventry City boss Gordon Strachan has warned his depleted team that only hard work will bj sufficient to get them through a tough Christmas schedule. They could start this game with only one experienced djfendjt, Richard Shaw. Full-backs Roland Nilsson and Marcus Hall are doubtful. David Burrows, Gary Breen and Paul Williams are suspended. "Once we get our squad back, then we can have a good bash at it for the rest of the season," said Strachan. 2/2 W MIDLANDS News 160 Wjathjt 402 NATIONAL News 101 TV/Radio 600 NextPagj Reg Sport WMidsTrav Main menu