Football Update: English Premier League- Wigan vs. Arsenal Preview
Team News
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Martinez-c24468 will be pleased to welcome back the pair
to add depth to the faltering squad. However, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/James-McCarthy-c17702 are out for an indefinite period of time.
It is expected that Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger will rotate the squad for the trip to DW Stadium after a convincing win over London rivals http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Chelsea-c38786. Andrey Arshavin watched from the sidelines as he was an unused substitute during the match against Chelsea,
and may very well start today. Sebastien Squillaci could also start for the Gunners, however, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Kieran-Gibbs-c20945 remain sidelined with various injuries.
Match Facts
In their last fixture with Wigan Arsenal were leading with two goals, however with just 10 minutes to play, Wigan scored three goals to win 3-2.
There have been some five goals scored in the 89th minute of later between Wigan and Arsenal in their last three meetings.
Wigan have just managed to win and have lost eight of their last fixtures against Arsenal in the Premier League.
In the previous two meetings between Arsenal and Wigan at the DW Stadium, whichever team scored first, lost.
Wigan have only won two of their last 10 home matches in the Premier League matches, and have been unbeaten in the five games.
Wigan maintain an unbeaten run in their last five matches at the DW Stadium. Defending champions Chelsea and current league leaders Manchester United are the only sides to stop the Gunners from scoring in their last 16 away matches in the Premier League.
Last Match Line-Ups
Wigan: Al Habsi; Gohouri, G Caldwell, Alcaraz, Stam, McArthur, Diame, Cleverley, Watson, N'Zogbia, Rodallega. Subs not used: Pollitt, Boselli, S Caldwell, Gomez, De Ridder, Robinson, McManaman.
Arsenal: Fabianski; Sagna, Koscielny, Djourou, Clichy, Song, Fabregas (Rosicky 88), Wilshere, Walcott (Diaby 73), van Persie (Chamakh 76), Nasri. Subs not used: Szczesny, Squillaci, Arshavin, Bendtner.
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