Wigan Athletic vs Arsenal Last Minute Preview

So, after that inspiring 3-1 victory over Chelsea just two days ago, we're at it again, this time away from home at Wigan. Every Gooner remembers what happened the last time we visited them. We were coasting 2-0 when we conceded 3 goals and thus ended our diminishing title hopes. That performance really hurt and we have to put in another good shift to banish those ghosts once and for all. It won't be easy as we're without El Capitan Cesc Fabregas and rvp, but the rest of the squad should be able to do the job.

Team news:

Wigan Athletic(4-1-4-1): Al Habsi, Stam, Gary Caldwell, Alcaraz, Gohouri, Thomas, Diame, Cleverley, Watson, N’Zogbia, Rodallega

Substitutes: Pollitt, Boselli, Steven Caldwell, Gomez, McArthur, Figueroa, McManaman

Manager: Roberto Martinez

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Formation view:

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                                                Al Habsi

Stam                   Caldwell                              Alcaraz                  Gohouri

                                               Thomas


Cleverley                   Diame                      Watson                       N'Zogbia

                                              Rodallega

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Arsenal (4-2-3-1) Fabianski, Sagna, Squillaci, Koscielny, Eboue, Rosicky, Denilson, Arshavin, Diaby, Chamakh, Bendtner

Substitutes: Szczesny, Nasri, Vela, Walcott, Wilshere, Djourou, Clichy

Manager: Arsene Wenger

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Formation view:

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                                                       Fabianski

Sagna                       Squillaci                                      Koscielny                  Eboue

                                         Diaby                     Denilson

Bendtner                                         Rosicky                                        Arshavin

                                                      Chamakh

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Tactics:

Goalkeeping/Defence: Again, sad to see Johan being rested after his tremendous game against Chelsea in which he really kept Drogba in his pocket. Hope our centre backs can maintain effective communication and Eboue adapts to an unfamiliar left back role.

Midfield: Host of changes in midfield from the one that faced against Chelsea. Rosicky, Diaby and Denilson come in for Cesc, Jack and Song and really the onus is on them to perform well despite being thrown together for probably the first time in the season. Understanding and positioning will be key today. Hope Rosicky has a super game tonight.

Attack: Changes have been made in attack too as Bendtner, Chamakh and Arshavin come in for Nasri, Walcott and van Persie. It remains to be seen how Bendtner and Chamakh operate at the same time. Hope they can create good clear cut chances and take them clinically when opportunity arises.

Subs: I'd bring on Nasri/Walcott, Wilshere and Vela.

Final Prediction:

A scrappy 1-2 win.