Saturday 22nd January 2011
Barclays Premier League
15.00 Kickoff
Emirates Stadium, London
Barclays Premier League
15.00 Kickoff
Emirates Stadium, London
Team News Arsenal
Arsenal's Denilson and Marouane Chamakh have overcome the minor injuries they picked up against Leeds in midweek. Goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski will again be out with his shoulder problem.
Injured: Almunia (ankle), Diaby (calf), Fabianski (shoulder), Frimpong (knee), Squillaci (hamstring), Vermaelen (Achilles)
Team News Wigan Athletic
Wigan pair Victor Moses and James McCarthy are back in training after long-term injuries but are unlikely to feature this weekend.
Goalkeeper Chris Kirkland has recovered from his head injury but manager Roberto Martinez may stick with Ali Al Habsi in goal.
Doubtful: McCarthy (ankle), Moses (shoulder)
Injured: Cleverley (hamstring)
Match Preview
Arsenal were held to a 2-2 draw by Wigan last month and failure to beat the Latics at the Emirates would be a big blow for their title hopes
The Gunners are two points behind leaders Manchester United, having played a game more. With no league fixture for 10 days after this, they will want to ensure they keep the pressure on both Manchester United and Manchester City.
Wigan are in need of points at the other end of the table. They were all set to move clear of the relegation zone last week but conceded a late equaliser against fellow strugglers Fulham.
As a result, Roberto Martinez's side find themselves in the bottom three, just below Aston Villa on goals scored. Their form has been good, with one defeat in their last seven, but an inability to finish teams off is proving costly.
Random Match Facts
Arsenal are the only club yet to concede a Premier League goal in 2011
Wigan are the only Premier League side yet to concede a penalty this season
THE TEAMS
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