Arsenal v Wigan

**londoner** · 21-01-2011, 16:26

Arsenal's pursuit of league leaders Manchester United continues on Saturday when the Gunners play host to lowly Wigan Athletic.

Arsene Wenger's men have gone on a five-game undefeated run since falling 1-0 at Old Trafford last month, and might have ended Avram Grant's tenure at West Ham United last Saturday were it not for Martin O'Neill's sudden cold feet.

The Gunners are third on the table on 43 points, two shy of United and Manchester City, though Arsenal have one game in hand over City and United two over their cross-town rivals.

With United and City facing softer opponents in Birmingham City and Aston Villa this round, it will be imperative for Wenger that Arsenal extract a full three points from visiting Wigan.

The Latics travel to the Emirates in the midst of a four-match winless run that has seen them struggle to 18th on the Premier League table, two points clear of bottom-placed West Ham and a mere point from Fulham in 15th.

January has not been kind to Roberto Martinez's men, who lost 1-0 to Newcastle United to begin the New Year before recording 1-1 draws against Bolton and Fulham.

Ten-man Wigan recorded a shock 2-2 draw against Arsenal when the two sides met at DW Stadium in late December, though it admittedly took a late own goal from Gunners defender Sebastien Squillaci to seal Arsenal's fate.

The Latics can take further comfort from Arsenal's less-than-impressive form at home this season.

Wenger's men have dropped points to the likes of West Bromwich Albion and Newcastle United in the top-flight, and were held to a 1-1 draw by Championship side Leeds United in the FA Cup.

On the injury front, Wenger is still waiting for first-team regulars Squillaci (hamstring), Abou Diaby (calf) and Thomas Vermaelen (Achilles) to recover from injury, while goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski is still unavailable after suffering a setback in his recovery from a shoulder injury.

Martinez will likely hand returning striker Franco Di Santo more playing time after the 21-year-old featured as a late substitute against Fulham, but hopes that James McCarthy (ankle) would be fit for the trip to London appear to have been dashed.

Tom Cleverley (hamstring) and Viktor Moses (shoulder) are also unavailable.

LINKS: http://www.myp2p.eu/broadcast.php?ma...56&part=sports

**tottenham28** · 21-01-2011, 17:05

Arsenal drop points against the lower sides, I go with a hopeful 1-1 draw.

**oggy4tw** · 21-01-2011, 17:13

no chance , no goal and no points for wigan tomorrow

3-0 nasri and arshavin to score

**Tony07** · 21-01-2011, 19:02

Originally Posted by tottenham28

Arsenal drop points against the lower sides, I go with a hopeful 1-1 draw.

Not this time we won't I am expecting a 3-0 t0 us

**Tony07** · 21-01-2011, 19:07

Wigan are actually on a pretty decent run of form at the moment, having only lost one of the last five league matches. Unfortunately they do have a recent history of grabbing points from losing positions against us, so I hope we smash them in this one.
In team news for us, Denilson and Chamakh both have slight knocks, but Wenger says that it’s not a long-term issue and both could be included in the squad for this one. The long-term guys are still out — Vermaelen, Almunia, Frimpong, Diaby. Squillaci is still out with his hamstring issue, and Flaps is still out with his shoulder injury.
I hope to see this team....

Szczesny

Sagna-Koscielny-Djourou-Clichy

Wilshere-Song

Theo-Cesc-Nasri

van the man Persie

Bench: Shea, Eboue, Denilson, Rosicky, Arshavin, Chamakh, Bendtner

The back line basically pencils itself in. Szczesny has to start, Sagna is still pretty rested after his three-match “club red” vacation, so I expect he’ll start. Clichy will get the start on the left, and Koscielny and Djourou will man the back again.
In midfield, I think we’ll see our standard three of Jack, Song, and Cesc. And up front, we’ll see the other three members of Theo van Nasregas. Although given that Nasri played almost the entire match against Leeds, don’t be completely surprised if Rosicky comes in for him if Rosicky is over the virus that’s kept him out of the lineup recently.

If we play anything like the last game I am hoping for a win

**uggla** · 21-01-2011, 19:36

I think a 7:1 seriously.

**Redbullsnation** · 21-01-2011, 19:46

I predict a arsenal win but it'll be an ugly 1-0 nasri

**Tony07** · 21-01-2011, 20:48

Originally Posted by uggla

I think a 7:1 seriously.

as you don't wear your lucky thong we might be in with a chance

**dart180** · 21-01-2011, 21:01

i hope more channels show up for this match for you all but thanks to all streamers

**Tony07** · 21-01-2011, 21:03

Originally Posted by dart180

i hope more channels show up for this match for you all but thanks to all streamers

There should be lots

**kev1991** · 22-01-2011, 05:09

plz let me no uf any 1 finds link to game today

**MiSteRDiNaM0** · 22-01-2011, 07:00

Samir and RVP

2-0 for the Gonners !!!!!

**riise94** · 22-01-2011, 09:37

With the massive League Cup semi 2nd leg coming up and Arsenal's chance of a first trophy in 6 years,they may be distracted today! They should still win this one though.

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**Tony07** · 22-01-2011, 09:59

Originally Posted by kev1991

plz let me no uf any 1 finds link to game today

The streams are found on the first post under links, there will be lots so enjoy

**uggla** · 22-01-2011, 10:43

Originally Posted by Tony07

as you don't wear your lucky thong we might be in with a chance

Got them in the wash today i will be going commando

**Tony07** · 22-01-2011, 11:09

Originally Posted by uggla

Got them in the wash today i will be going commando

Good we are in with a chance now

**dart180** · 22-01-2011, 12:33

Links on the link http://www.myp2p.eu/broadcast.php?ma...56&part=sports

**dublingunner** · 22-01-2011, 14:22

Team to play Wigan: Szczesny, Sagna, Koscielny, Djourou, Clichy, Song, Wilshere, Fabregas, Nasri, Walcott, Van Persie

Nice.

**Tony07** · 22-01-2011, 14:22

Last season Arsenal 4 Wigan 0

Referee Kevin Friend

This season's matches 8 Y22, R1, 2.88 cards per game Odds Arsenal 1-4 Wigan 16-1 Draw 9-2

Probable starters in bold, contenders in light. Photograph: Graphic
Arsenal

Subs from Shea, Eboué, Gibbs, Miquel, Rosicky, Eastmod, Denílson, Chamakh, Vela, Arshavin, Bendtner

Doubtful Chamakh (knee), Denílson (hip)

Injured Almunia (ankle, 30 Jan), Diaby (calf, 30 Jan), Fabianksi (shoulder, 30 Jan), Squillaci (hamstring, 30 Jan), Vermaelen (achilles, Mar), Frimpong (knee, Aug)

Suspended None

Form guide WDWDWL

Disciplinary record Y37 R5

Leading scorer Nasri 9

Wigan

Subs from Kirkland, Pollitt, Di Santo, Gómez, Boyce, S Caldwell, McArthur, Golobart, McManaman, Mustoe, López

Doubtful Kirkland (concussion)

Injured Cleverley (hamstring, 29 Jan), McCarthy (shoulder, 29 Jan), Moses (shoulder, 29 Jan)

Suspended None

Form guide DDLDWD

Disciplinary record Y38 R3

Leading scorer Rodallega 6

Match pointers

• There have been five goals scored in the 89th minute or later in the past four top-flight meetings of the sides

• Wigan have failed to score in their last five visits to Arsenal in all competitions

• Since August 2007, Robin van Persie has hit the bar or post more regularly than any other player – once every 452 minutes on average

• Wigan have won fewer corners (86) than any other side in the division

• All five penalties Arsenal have been awarded in the league this season have been taken by a different player

**dublingunner** · 22-01-2011, 14:51

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