The Latics head to the capital for the second time this week in search of their third consecutive victory, in their latest great
escape act.
Following their memorable victory at the Emirates on Monday
evening, Roberto Martinez’s men find themselves five points clear of the drop,
with just four games left to play.
Hugo Rodallega |
If the excellent run of form is to continue, they will need
to end a terrible run of results against Fulham. Wigan
have failed to win in any of the last ten encounters against the Londoners, and
have only beaten then twice in their top flight history.
As for the hosts, their forward line options have been
bolstered with the return of former England
international Andy Johnson and Russian hotshot Pavel Pogrebnyak.
Heading into their penultimate away trip of the season the
Latics can be confident of avoiding the drop, and continuing their impressive
run.
Having kept faith in his side and his playing style, Martinez
must be delighted with his side. Despite the run fans can be rest assured that his side remain focussed
for the remainder of the run in.
The mentality he has instilled in his side has been at the
forefront of their incredible recent run of results. The emergence of the likes
of Victor Moses and Shaun Maloney has added a much needed spark to the forward
line.
Emmerson Boyce |
His decision to play with three at the back has proved to a masterstroke,
with Gary Caldwell leading from the back.
Unlike seasons before the Latics are in the position now of
having their destiny in their own hands, two wins from their final four games
will see them hit the magic forty point mark. Everyone at the club will been
keen to ensure that survival can be secured as soon as possible, starting with
three points on Saturday.
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