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February 4, 2012 3:00 PM GMT
The DW Stadium — Wigan
Referee:‬ A. Taylor‎
Attendance:‬ 18340‎
 
76′ (OG) Phil Neville
Victor Anichebe 83′

Wigan Athletic - Everton Preview: The Latics look to end run of nine games without a win at home

David Moyes will be hoping new signings Nikica Jelovic and Steven Pienaar can help his side carry-on from their 1-0 victory over Manchester City at the DW Stadium on Saturday

By Edward Tibbles

More On :  Everton, Wigan Athletic, Wigan Athletic vs Everton

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WIGAN ATHLETIC

Al Habsi
Stam, Caldwell, Boyce, Figueroa
McArthur, Watson, McCarthy
Moses, Beausejour
Rodallega
EVERTON

Howard
Neville, Hibbert, Heitinga, Baines
Gibson, Fellaini
Donavon, Cahill, Pienaar
Jelavic
With Franco Di Santo picking up a nasty cut on his leg courtesy of a challenge from Benoit Assou-Ekotto in Wigan's mid-week defeat to Tottenham, the striker has been ruled out with Hugo Rodallega likely to return to the fold. The Colombian was left out of the trip to White Hart Lane on deadline day presumably due to the furore surrounding his future.

Antolin Alcaraz could come back from his groin injury in time for the match, but Roberto Martinez is likely to break the defender into the side slowly, so a seat on the bench may be more realistic.

It is likely that new arrivals Nikica Jelavic and Steven Pienaar could play a part in the clash, in order to get them some game time with their new side under the belt ahead of next week's difficult game against Chelsea.

David Moyes is still without the services of Phil Jagielka (knee ligament injury) and Sylvain Distin (hamstring) in defence, but he is likely to stick with the same formation which kept a clean sheet during the spirited 1-0 win over Manchester City.

Jack Rodwell (Hamstring), Leon Osman (Knee) and Seamus Coleman (Thigh) are also on the injury list narrowing down Moyes' already small squad.

 DID YOU KNOW?
  • Wigan have not recorded a victory in their previous nine home games drawing three and losing six.
  • Everton have only won one of their previous five games on the road.
  • Victor Moses (right) of Wigan has made the most runs in the Premier League this season with 161.
  • If games were judged on first-half scores Everton would be 18th, with Wigan remaining bottom.
  • Yet if it was judged on second half scores the Toffees would be in contention for a European place in 5th.
  • This comes as a result of Moyes side scoring 74% of their goals in the final 45 minutes.
  • Wigan have conceded the joint most penalties in the league, 8, with Gary Caldwell committing the most for a single player, 4.
  • Al Habsi has made the fourth most saves out of any other goalkeeper in the league, with 78, stopping 63% of shots.
  • Wigan have committed more fouls than any other side giving away 292 free kicks.
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Team News
Available Squads
26Ali Al HabsiGoalkeeper
17Emmerson BoyceDefender
31Maynor FigueroaDefender
5Gary CaldwellDefender
23Ronnie StamDefender
11Jean BeausejourMidfielder
16James McArthurMidfielder
11Victor MosesMidfielder
14Jordi GómezMidfielder
4James McCarthyMidfielder
9Franco Di SantoStriker
12Mike PollittGoalkeeper
3Antolín AlcarazDefender
7CrusatMidfielder
21Mohamed DiameMidfielder
19David JonesMidfielder
8Ben WatsonMidfielder
20Hugo RodallegaStriker
24Tim HowardGoalkeeper
15Sylvain DistinDefender
5John HeitingaDefender
3Leighton BainesDefender
2Tony HibbertDefender
25Marouane FellainiMidfielder
28Darron GibsonMidfielder
20Steven PienaarMidfielder
17Tim CahillMidfielder
10Landon DonovanStriker
11Denis StracqualursiStriker
1Jan MuchaGoalkeeper
34Shane DuffyDefender
18Phil NevilleDefender
10Royston DrentheMidfielder
18Nikica JelavicStriker
28Victor AnichebeStriker
19Magaye GueyeStriker
Players to Watch
Hugo Rodallega
Hugo Rodallega
Position: Striker
Squad Number: 20
Games Goals YC RC
23 2 1 0

The Colombian striker was subject to interest from other Premier League clubs during the January transfer window, and after no move materialised he will need to put in a performance in order to show his allegiance to the club.

After some sizzling showings last season Rodallega has struggled to recreate that form in this campaign, having only managed two goals in his 17 appearances, and Roberto Martinez will hope he can re-capture his form in front of goal.

Nikica Jelavic
Nikica Jelavic
Position: Striker
Squad Number: 18
Games Goals YC RC
13 9 1 0

The new boy at Goodison Park will be an integral part of David Moyes' plans straight away, with Louis Saha's departure weakening an already sparse looking attack.

The Croatian made a name for himself in the SPL with Rangers but it has often proved difficult for some players to perform at the same level after making the step-up to the Premier League.

Prediction

Roberto Martinez has put his side's poor league position down to misfortune but there also seems to be a lack of quality and I think Everton, buoyed by the win over Manchester City, will be able to take advantage of this.

The Toffee's industrial midfield should make a difference in this game and give Nikica Jelavic some quality service, but I think it unlikely that the visitors will be able to bag a glut of goals, but a narrow win is more reasonable.

Editor's Prediction
Wigan 1
Everton 2
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