PROBABLE LINEUPS |
WIGAN ATHLETIC Al-Habsi Stam, Caldwell, Alcaraz, Figueroa Diame, McCarthy, Jones Moses, Sammon, Gomez | CHELSEA Cech Ivanovic, Luiz, Terry, Cole Ramires, Romeu, Lampard Sturridge, Drogba, Mata |
Chelsea boss Andre Villas-Boas misses long-term absentee Michael Essien, who is out with an injury to his anterior cruciate ligament. Josh McEachran also remains on the sidelines due to an ankle injury he picked up against Liverpool. Meanwhile, Henrique Hilario is a doubt due to an illness.
DID YOU KNOW? |
- Wigan Athletic have conceded 15 goals at the DW Stadium this season in the Premier League. Only bottom placed Bolton Wanderers have shipped in more on home soil.
- Roberto Martinez's men are also on a dubious run of five games without a win at their home ground.
- The Latics would have been outside the relegation zone in 17th place if all matches ended at half-time.
- Chelsea have lost to these opponents only once in their 12 meetings in the Premier League.
- The last three games between the two sides has seen the Blues scoring 15 goals without reply.
- Didier Drogba (pictured right) has scored five goals in 10 appearances against Wigan.
Editor's Prediction
Wigan Athletic 0-3 Chelsea