Probable Lineups

3-4-3
Wigan
4-2-3-1
Arsenal
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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparision

(44) 31 Goals 47 (68)
(31) 21 Assists 42 (53)
(6.6) 6.6 Average Ratings 7.1 (6.8)
28 Average Age 25.5
180.9 Average Height (cm) 180.8
(0.9) 1 Shots pg 1.1 (1.1)
(46%) 45% Aerial Duel Success 54% (54%)
(0.6) 0.6 Dribbles pg 0.8 (0.9)
(1.5) 1.6 Tackles pg 1.6 (1.6)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Premier League.

Missing Players

Player Reason Status Rating
Ryo Miyaichi Out 6.15
Albert Crusat Out N/A
Piscu Out 6.92
Ben Watson Out 6.67
James McCarthy Doubtful 6.85
Antolin Alcaraz Doubtful 6.97
Iván Ramis Doubtful 6.61
Gary Caldwell Doubtful 6.46
Player Reason Status Rating
André Santos Out 6.71
Vassiriki Abou Diaby Out 7.05
Lukasz Fabianski Out 6.75
Ignasi Miquel Out 6.06
Laurent Koscielny Doubtful 6.87

Team News

Wigan
  • Wigan's injury problems continue to mount, particularly in defence, where Piscu is now ruled out with a hamstring injury, and could be out for as manu as 10 weeks.
  • Ramis, Caldwell and Alcaraz are all doubts having missed out in recent weeks, so Wigan's three man backline could feature midfielder David Jones yet again. However, Roberto Martinez will probably risk one of his doubtful trio to avoid having to play Jones.
  • James McCarthy was forced off at half time in the loss to Norwich with a foot injury and may not be available to play here.
Arsenal
  • It will be interesting to see whether Arsene Wenger sticks with Theo Walcott up front after the he played there in the 5-2 crushing of Reading on Monday night. The Englishman has stated his desire to be a centre forward for Arsenal and he scored when given the chance last time out, so could well get another chance here.
  • Santi Cazorla will be the one to watch after his hat-trick at the Madjeski Stadium.
  • Lukas Podolski had one of his better games and will hope to embark on a good run of form now.

Prediction

  • Arsenal were on form in the win at Reading on Monday night, but while they will be more confident having scored 5 goals, Arsene Wenger will need to make sure his players to not get ahead of themselves and start thinking that the job is done. They need a win at Wigan to start a run of good results.
  • Wigan have terrible injury problems at the moment and have resultantly won only 1 of their last 7 Premier League matches and none of their last 4. A game versus Arsenal, against whom they have won only 1 of their last 6, conceding 12 goals in 4 most recent of those, is far from ideal.
  • With the home side's defensive problems and Arsenal having bagged 5 goals earlier this week, the away side should be confident of a positive result. The 4-0 win they recorded last season will probably be beyond them, but another convincing Arsenal win could be on the cards.
Prediction:
Wigan
1
3
Arsenal
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Latest Comments

 
  • Rafael95

    Poor display by Arsenal

    21 weeks ago
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  • tri7df

    ALWAYS AT PENALTY WINS ARSENAL

    21 weeks ago
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  • vladaman

    Late goal for Arsenal is sure, but would it be equalizer or wining that is the question.

    21 weeks ago
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  • kingunner

    2-2

    21 weeks ago
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  • Thypot

    Difficult for Arsenal, especially in terms of possession, but it should be fine for the Gunners.

    21 weeks ago
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  • manunitedfan

    i think 4-2 arsenal, im hoping for a high scoring match!

    21 weeks ago
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  • YeboahsRightPeg

    3-0 arsenal. Wigan screwed without all those defenders

    21 weeks ago
     +1  -1 Report
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Head to Head Stats

R Team W D L Pts Form
4 Arsenal 20 10 7 70 wdwdww
18 Wigan 9 8 20 35 lldwll

Top Players

Wigan
Arsenal
S. Maloney 6.98
A. Koné 6.86
J. McCarthy 6.85
S. Cazorla 7.84
M. Arteta 7.35
T. Walcott 7.19
A. Koné 11
S. Maloney 6
F. D. Santo 5
T. Walcott 14
S. Cazorla 12
L. Podolski 11
S. Maloney 8
J. Beausejour 7
A. Koné 5
S. Cazorla 11
T. Walcott 10
L. Podolski 9

Match Forecast

Arsenal will score as a result of an opposition error  
Arsenal will score as a result of individual skill  
Arsenal will score from a fast break situation  
Wigan will be shown a high number of cards  
* Match forecast is generated from clashes in team characters.

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