England - Premier League
play pause open Close
 
Played
November 28, 2012 8:00 PM GMT
The DW Stadium — Wigan
Referee:‬ M. Halsey‎
Attendance:‬ 19623‎
 
 
Mario Balotelli 69′
 
James Milner 72′

Wigan - Manchester City Preview: Defending champions look to preserve unbeaten record

Mancini's side will aim to keep up the pressure on Manchester United at the top of the table against a Latics outfit boosted by their dramatic 3-2 win over Reading at the weekend

By Husmukh Kerai

More On :  Manchester City FC, Wigan Athletic, Wigan Athletic vs Manchester City FC
EPL, Wigan Athletic v Reading, Jordi Gomez
Getty Images
  PROBABLE LINEUPS

WIGAN

Al-Habsi
Stam, Lopez, Figueroa
Boyce, McCarthy, McArthur, Jones
Di Santo, Kone, Beausejour
MANCHESTER CITY

Hart
Zabaleta, Kompany, Nastasic, Kolarov
Milner, Barry
Silva, Yaya Toure, Nasri
Aguero

Wigan's squad has been ravaged by injuries, Ivan Ramis (hamstring) and Shaun Maloney (groin) are set to miss the game against City after picking up knocks in the 3-2 win over Reading.

Roberto Martinez will also be with out James McArthur (thigh), Gary Caldwell (hamstring), Antolin Alacaraz (groin) and Albert Crusat (knee). All four could return in time for the Latics' game against Newcastle on December 3.

Gael Clichy (ankle) is likely to miss out for Manchester City while Roberto Mancini continues to sweat over the fitness of captain Vincent Kompany (knee) after he picked up an injury against Real Madrid last week. The centre-back played on through the pain against Chelsea, though he admitted he wasn't sure how after being on crutches only 48 hours before the game.

Expect the defending champions to make use of their large squad with two games in quick succession. Mario Balotelli and Carlos Tevez should start at the DW Stadium after missing out at Stamford Bridge.

  DID YOU KNOW?

  • Wigan's Jordi Gomez has had a shot every 18 minutes this season, the highest rate in the division.

  • With his treble against Reading, Gomez became only the second Spaniard to score a hat-trick in the Premier League, after Fernando Torres.

  • The Latics have conceded more penalties than any other Premier League side this season (four).

  • Manchester City have won six and drawn one of their last seven Premier League games against Wigan.

  • City have come from behind to win 14 points this season, only rivals Manchester United (18) have more.

  • City have drawn four of their last six Premier League away games, the last two ending 0-0.

Follow Goal.com on Twitter

Follow Goal.com on Facebook
Field Report
Reader's Predictions
Top 3 Predictions
  • Wigan Athletic 0-3 Manchester City FC
    20.5 %
  • Wigan Athletic 0-2 Manchester City FC
    12.37 %
  • Wigan Athletic 1-3 Manchester City FC
    9.67 %
Head to Head
England - FA Cup ‎(FA)‎ May 11, 2013 Manchester City FC 0 - Wigan Athletic 1
  • Player Ratings
  • Match Report
  • Play by Play
  • Preview
England - Premier League ‎(EPL)‎ Apr 17, 2013 Manchester City FC 1 - Wigan Athletic 0
  • Player Ratings
  • Match Report
  • Play by Play
  • Preview
England - Premier League ‎(EPL)‎ Nov 28, 2012 Wigan Athletic 0 - Manchester City FC 2
  • Player Ratings
  • Match Report
  • Play by Play
  • Preview
England - Premier League ‎(EPL)‎ Jan 16, 2012 Wigan Athletic 0 - Manchester City FC 1
  • Player Ratings
  • Match Report
  • Play by Play
  • Preview
England - Premier League ‎(EPL)‎ Sep 10, 2011 Manchester City FC 3 - Wigan Athletic 0
  • Player Ratings
  • Match Report
  • Play by Play
  • Preview
Last Five Matches
Wigan Athletic
May 14, 2013Arsenal 4 - Wigan Athletic 1EPL
May 11, 2013Manchester City FC 0 - Wigan Athletic 1FA
May 7, 2013Wigan Athletic 2 - Swansea 3EPL
May 4, 2013West Bromwich Albion 2 - Wigan Athletic 3EPL
Apr 27, 2013Wigan Athletic 2 - Tottenham 2EPL
Manchester City FC
May 14, 2013Reading 0 - Manchester City FC 2EPL
May 11, 2013Manchester City FC 0 - Wigan Athletic 1FA
May 7, 2013Manchester City FC 1 - West Bromwich Albion 0EPL
May 4, 2013Swansea 0 - Manchester City FC 0EPL
Apr 27, 2013Manchester City FC 2 - West Ham 1EPL
Odds
Returns: Wigan Athletic £3510.00 Bet365 Sign up with bet365 for a free bet up to £200
Returns: Draw £510.00 Bet365 Sign up with bet365 for a free bet up to £200
Returns: Manchester City £15.00 PaddyPower Sign up to Paddy Power for £250 in free bets
Team News
Available Squads
26Ali Al HabsiGoalkeeper
17Emmerson BoyceDefender
23Ronnie StamDefender
31Maynor FigueroaDefender
24Adrián LópezDefender
4James McCarthyMidfielder
6David JonesMidfielder
14Jordi GómezMidfielder
22Jean BeausejourMidfielder
2Arouna KoneStriker
9Franco Di SantoStriker
12Mike PollittGoalkeeper
28Daniel RedmondDefender
35Román GolobartDefender
16James McArthurMidfielder
20Fraser FyvieMidfielder
15Callum McManamanStriker
-Mauro BoselliStriker
1Joe HartGoalkeeper
3MaiconDefender
4Vincent KompanyDefender
5Pablo ZabaletaDefender
33Matija NastasicDefender
14Javi GarcíaMidfielder
18Gareth BarryMidfielder
21David SilvaStriker
42Yaya Touré Midfielder
16Sergio AgüeroStriker
45Mario BalotelliStriker
30Costel PantilimonGoalkeeper
13Aleksandar KolarovDefender
28Kolo ToureDefender
7James MilnerMidfielder
11Scott Sinclair Midfielder
10Edin DzekoStriker
32Carlos TévezStriker
Results
ALL MATCHES >>
 
Top Scorers
Player   Goals Penalties
Robin van Persie Robin van Persie
Striker
Man Utd. 		25 3
Luis Suárez Luis Suárez
Striker
Liverpool 		23 0
Gareth Bale Gareth Bale
Midfielder
Tottenham 		20 0
C. Benteke C. Benteke
Striker
Aston Villa 		19 3
Michu Michu
Midfielder
Swansea City 		19 0