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August 19, 2012 1:30 PM WAT
The DW Stadium — Wigan
Referee: M. Jones
Attendance: 19738
August 19, 2012 1:30 PM WAT
The DW Stadium — Wigan
Referee: M. Jones
Attendance: 19738
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| Wigan | 5.00 | 51.00 | 5.00 | 126.00 | 5.20 | 50.00 | 4.80 | 4.73 |
| Draw | 3.60 | 56.00 | 3.60 | 34.00 | 3.65 | 15.00 | 3.60 | 3.57 |
| Chelsea | 1.61 | 1.00 | 1.73 | 1.00 | 1.70 | 1.01 | 1.83 | 1.77 |
Wigan - Chelsea Preview: Title challengers out to avoid potential banana skin early in the new season
Italian boss Roberto Di Matteo will be hoping that the club can hit the ground running after a summer of heavy investment off the pitch, with the pressure on to secure results
By James McManus
Getty Images
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WIGAN
 Al-Habsi Ramis, Caldwell, Figueroa Boyce, McCarthy, McArthur, Beausejour Miyaichi, Di Santo, Maloney |
CHELSEA
 Cech Ivanovic, Terry, Cahill, Cole Mikel, Lampard Ramires, Mata, Hazard Torres |
Wigan go into the new campaign pleased to still have Roberto Martinez at the helm after a summer which saw him linked with moves to the vacant managerial posts at both Aston Villa and Liverpool.
After securing Japanese winger Ryo Miyaichi on a season-long loan deal from Arsenal, the club's forward line was further bolstered by the arrival of Arouna Kone from Levante mid-week as they prepare for life after Hugo Rodallega. Victor Moses could be left out altogether with a proposed move between the two clubs still in the offing.
Like their hosts, Chelsea go into the fixtures with no fresh injury concerns, while Branislav Ivanovic will be available to play as his red card in the season's curtain-raiser against Manchester City in the Community Shield will not result in a suspension due to the non-competitive status of the game.
The club will need to check on the fitness of forward Daniel Sturridge, who has ruled out of the England squad to face Italy with a toe injury but will likely be fit to play some part, while Marko Marin has had a hamstring problem.
| DID YOU KNOW? |
Wigan managed to score just 42 league goals last season, less than both relegated Bolton (46) and Blackburn (48).
- Roberto Martinez's side drew this very same fixture last season 1-1, with Jordi Gomez's late strike rescuing a draw after Daniel Sturridge got the opener.
- The club's top goalscorer in the league last season was former Chelsea striker Franco Di Santo, who scored seven times.
- Victor Moses (pictures right) could be set to complete a move to Stamford Bridge before the transfer window closes.
- Chelsea have spent £65m so far this sumemr on the likes of Eden Hazard, Oscar and Marko Marin.
- The club failed to score in eight separate fixtures last season, while for Wigan it was 12.
- Frank Lampard and Juan Mata combined scored and assisted 35 of the club's 63 league last season between them.
- They finished the campaign with just 10 clean sheets, seven less than champions Manchester City.
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Field Report
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Top 3 Predictions
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Wigan Athletic 0-3 Chelsea Fc
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Wigan Athletic 1-3 Chelsea Fc
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Wigan Athletic 0-2 Chelsea Fc
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| England - Premier League (EPL) | Feb 9, 2013 | Chelsea Fc 4 - Wigan Athletic 1 |
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| England - Premier League (EPL) | Aug 19, 2012 | Wigan Athletic 0 - Chelsea Fc 2 |
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| England - Premier League (EPL) | Apr 7, 2012 | Chelsea Fc 2 - Wigan Athletic 1 |
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| England - Premier League (EPL) | Dec 17, 2011 | Wigan Athletic 1 - Chelsea Fc 1 |
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| England - Premier League (EPL) | Apr 9, 2011 | Chelsea Fc 1 - Wigan Athletic 0 |
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| May 19, 2013 | Wigan Athletic 2 - Aston Villa 2 | EPL |
| May 14, 2013 | Arsenal Fc 4 - Wigan Athletic 1 | EPL |
| May 11, 2013 | Manchester City 0 - Wigan Athletic 1 | FA |
| May 7, 2013 | Wigan Athletic 2 - Swansea City 3 | EPL |
| May 4, 2013 | West Bromwich Albion 2 - Wigan Athletic 3 | EPL |
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| May 19, 2013 | Chelsea Fc 2 - Everton 1 | EPL |
| May 15, 2013 | Benfica 1 - Chelsea Fc 2 | EL |
| May 11, 2013 | Aston Villa 1 - Chelsea Fc 2 | EPL |
| May 8, 2013 | Chelsea Fc 2 - Tottenham 2 | EPL |
| May 5, 2013 | Manchester United 0 - Chelsea Fc 1 | EPL |
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| 26 | Ali Al Habsi | Goalkeeper |
| 3 | Antolín Alcaraz | Defender |
| 5 | Gary Caldwell | Defender |
| 17 | Emmerson Boyce | Defender |
| 21 | Iván Ramis | Defender |
| 31 | Maynor Figueroa | Defender |
| 4 | James McCarthy | Midfielder |
| 13 | Victor Moses | Midfielder |
| 16 | James McArthur | Midfielder |
| 9 | Franco Di Santo | Striker |
| 10 | Shaun Maloney | Striker |
| 12 | Mike Pollitt | Goalkeeper |
| 7 | Albert Crusat | Midfielder |
| 8 | Ben Watson | Midfielder |
| 14 | Jordi Gómez | Midfielder |
| 6 | David Jones | Midfielder |
| - | Mauro Boselli | Striker |
| 2 | Arouna Kone | Striker |
| 1 | Petr Cech | Goalkeeper |
| 2 | Branislav Ivanovic | Defender |
| 3 | Ashley Cole | Defender |
| 26 | John Terry | Defender |
| 34 | Ryan Bertrand | Defender |
| 4 | David Luiz | Defender |
| 8 | Frank Lampard | Midfielder |
| 12 | John Obi Mikel | Midfielder |
| 17 | Eden Hazard | Midfielder |
| 9 | Fernando Torres | Striker |
| 10 | Juan Mata | Striker |
| 22 | Ross Turnbull | Goalkeeper |
| 19 | Paulo Ferreira | Defender |
| 24 | Gary Cahill | Defender |
| 5 | Michael Essien | Midfielder |
| 11 | Oscar | Midfielder |
| 14 | Raúl Meireles | Midfielder |
| 15 | Daniel Sturridge | Striker |
Results
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Top Scorers
| Player | Goals | Penalties | |
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Robin van Persie Striker Manchester United |
26 | 3 |
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Luis Suárez Striker Liverpool |
23 | 0 |
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Gareth Bale Midfielder Tottenham |
21 | 0 |
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C. Benteke Striker Aston Villa |
19 | 3 |
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Michu Midfielder Swansea City |
19 | 0 |