LaticsInANutshell is back and returns previewing the visit of Norwich City, in what is a must win game for the Latics as they prepare for another fight to stay amongst the elite.
Arouna Kone’s dramatic
late winner against Newcastle
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| Arouna Kone |
Callum McMannaman and
Antolin Alcaraz are both being monitored ahead of the visit of the Canaries,
who themselves could well be dragged into the relegation scrap with defeat on
Saturday. On loan keeper Joel Robles looks to have won the battle for the number
1 spot for the time being, and Martinez
Despite having never
beaten their visitors in the league the Latics will be confident of securing
the victory that would see them move out of drop zone until Sunday at least.
It is a crucial phase of the season for the Latics, with a clash with
fellow relegation strugglers QPR next in the league followed by the FA Cup
semi-final with Millwall. Martinez’s men will be seeking a first clean sheet on
home soil this season, and will be looking to improve on a record of 13 points
from the DW (the joint worst in the league with QPR).
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| Antolin Alcaraz |
But it will be tough against a Norwich side who still need the points to
guarantee another season in the top flight who are currently in 12th in the table, and were impressive in their
draw away to Sunderland despite playing with ten men for long periods.
Since his return from the African Cup of Nations striker Kone has
been in sensational form and the Latics will be once again looking to him to lead
the line.
Over recent weeks there has been a confidence about the Latics that has
seen an upturn in fortunes and I believe they will have enough to overcome
Norwich and really drag the Canaries and others around them into the dogfight
which will take centre stage at the business end of the season.
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