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April 28, 2012 3:00 PM BST
The DW Stadium — Wigan
Referee:‬ M. Dean‎
Attendance:‬ 22187‎
 
13′ Victor Moses
 
15′ Victor Moses
 
36′ Shaun Maloney
 
45+2′ Franco Di Santo
 

Wigan Athletic - Newcastle United Preview: Visitors chasing seventh straight league win to maintain Champions League push

The Magpies have been in superb form in recent weeks but face a tough task against a Lactics side looking for a crucial home win to stay out of the relegation zone

By Shane Farrington

More On :  Newcastle United, Wigan Athletic, Wigan Athletic vs Newcastle United
  PROBABLE LINEUPS

WIGAN ATHLETIC

Al Habsi
Alcaraz, Boyce, Caldwell
Figueroa, McArthur, McCarthy, Beausejour
Maloney, Di Santo, Moses
NEWCASTLE UNITED

Krul
Simpson, Coloccini, Williamson, Santon
Gutierrez, Tiote, Cabaye
Ben Arfa, Cisse, Ba

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez is unlikely to make too many changes from the team that narrowly lost 2-1 away to Fulham and could stick with the same defensive players but could make a change further forward.

Former Aston Villa man Shaun Maloney could be pushing for a recall and may take the place of Jordi Gomez. Up front, Franco Di Santo is looking to shake off a calf injury while Hugo Rodallega (knee) has been out for over a month. Former Almeria winger Albert Crusat remains on the sidelines with a calf problem.

Alan Pardew is likely to name the same side that beat Stoke City 3-0 last time out. This will mean Hatem Ben Arfa and Demba Ba will again play either side of the in-form Papiss Cisse. Yohan Cabaye limped off against the Potters with an ankle knock but is expected to feature.

Former Manchester United winger Gabriel Obertan could come back into the squad. Long-term injury absentees Sylvain Marveaux (groin), Steven Taylor (achilles) and Peter Lovenkrands (knee) remain sidelined.

  DID YOU KNOW?
  • Wigan Athletic have won four of their last six matches including wins against Liverpool, Manchester United and Arsenal. They had four victories from their previous 29 matches in the league before this recent run.
  • Three Wigan players have featured in all of their 35 league matches so far: Ali Al-Habsi (pictured right), Maynor Figueroa and Victor Moses.
  • Franco Di Santo and Jordi Gomez are the Lactics' joint top scorers in the league so far this campaign with five goals each.
  • The home side have won four of their five home matches against the Magpies in the Premier League.
  • Newcastle won the reverse fixture earlier in the season, securing a narrow 1-0 win, with Yohan Cabaye scoring the goal.

  • The Magpies have scored in 17 of their last 18 league games. The game in this run where they failed to find the back of the net was a 5-0 loss away to Tottenham.

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  • Wigan Athletic 2-1 Newcastle United
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  • Wigan Athletic 0-2 Newcastle United
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Head to Head
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Last Five Matches
Wigan Athletic
19 May 2013Wigan Athletic 2 - Aston Villa 2EPL
14 May 2013Arsenal FC 4 - Wigan Athletic 1EPL
11 May 2013Manchester City 0 - Wigan Athletic 1FA
7 May 2013Wigan Athletic 2 - Swansea City 3EPL
4 May 2013West Bromwich Albion 2 - Wigan Athletic 3EPL
Newcastle United
19 May 2013Newcastle United 0 - Arsenal FC 1EPL
12 May 2013QPR 1 - Newcastle United 2EPL
4 May 2013West Ham 0 - Newcastle United 0EPL
27 Apr 2013Newcastle United 0 - Liverpool 6EPL
20 Apr 2013West Bromwich Albion 1 - Newcastle United 1EPL
Odds
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Team News
Available Squads
26Ali Al HabsiGoalkeeper
3Antolín AlcarazDefender
5Gary CaldwellDefender
17Emmerson BoyceDefender
31Maynor FigueroaDefender
4James McCarthyMidfielder
13Victor MosesMidfielder
16James McArthurMidfielder
22Jean BeausejourMidfielder
9Franco Di SantoStriker
10Shaun MaloneyStriker
12Mike PollittGoalkeeper
7Albert CrusatMidfielder
14Jordi GómezMidfielder
6David JonesMidfielder
21Mohamed DiameMidfielder
18Conor SammonStriker
20Hugo RodallegaStriker
1Tim KrulGoalkeeper
2Fabricio ColocciniDefender
3Davide SantonDefender
5Danny SimpsonDefender
6Mike WilliamsonDefender
4Yohan CabayeMidfielder
10Hatem Ben ArfaMidfielder
-Jonas GutierrezMidfielder
24Cheikh TioteMidfielder
9Papiss CisséStriker
29Demba BaStriker
21Rob ElliotGoalkeeper
14James PerchMidfielder
16Ryan TaylorDefender
31Shane FergusonDefender
15Dan GoslingMidfielder
20Leon BestStriker
23Shola AmeobiStriker
Players to Watch
Victor Moses
Victor Moses
Position: Midfielder
Squad Number: 13
Games Goals YC RC
23 1 0 0
The former Crystal Palace man is showing signs of developing into an impressive player. His blistering pace has now been complemented by a more consistent end product.

With five league goals so far he could probably do with hitting the back of the net more to take his game onto the next level. The home side will be hoping he can perform once again to help them get a vital win as they battle against the drop.
Yohan Cabaye
Yohan Cabaye
Position: Midfielder
Squad Number: 4
Games Goals YC RC
26 6 8 0
The 26-year-old put in arguably one of the best displays by a midfielder in the Premier League so far this season in Newcastle’s game against Stoke last weekend.

The former Lille man bagged two goals and got a stunning assist to help his side to another win. His midfield partnership alongside Cheikh Tiote is looking like one of the best in the division, and Wigan will have to stop the Frenchman if they are to get a result.
Probable Lineups
Ali Al Habsi 26
Antolín Alcaraz 3
Gary Caldwell 5
Emmerson Boyce 17
Maynor Figueroa 31
James McCarthy 4
Victor Moses 13
James McArthur 16
Jean Beausejour 22
Franco Di Santo 9
Shaun Maloney 10
Tim Krul 1
Fabricio Coloccini 2
Davide Santon 3
Danny Simpson 5
Mike Williamson 6
Yohan Cabaye 4
Hatem Ben Arfa 10
Jonas Gutierrez 0
Cheikh Tiote 24
Papiss Cissé 9
Demba Ba 29
Prediction
This match is crucial to both sides for different reasons - Wigan sit just outside of the relegation positions and are desperate for three points to remain so.

Newcastle, however, are chasing victory as they look to stay in the Champions League spots with just a few games to go. The game could go either way with both teams in good form, but the Magpies’ extra attacking potency could see them run out winners.
Editor's Prediction
Wigan 1
Newcastle United 2
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