Team News
Jack Rodwell is out for Manchester City. David Silva, Maicon and Micah Richards are all doubtful for this one. Ryo Miyaichi, Ivan Ramis, Albert Crusat and Michael Pollitt are out for Wigan. Ben Watson is doubtful.
Analysis
Wigan is seemingly staging a late fight back for survival in the Premier League. Roberto Martinez’s side has played two games less than all of their rivals who are battling for survival. Wigan’s recent form has been quite good. They have played well in the league recently while sparkling alongside in the FA Cup. They reached a historic first final in their history by beating Millwall 2-0. Their opponent in that final is Manchester City.
City has also staged a later revival to save their season. While 15 points might be too big a bridge to cross for City, they can still win another trophy this season in the FA Cup. Wins over Chelsea and United have demonstrated the strength of this team. Wigan is a tricky side to play. City will have to be at their best to beat this team.
Previous Meetings
Wigan Athletic 0-2 Manchester City (28th November 2012)
Wigan Athletic 0-1 Manchester City (16th January 2012)
Manchester City 3-0 Wigan Athletic (10th September 2011)
Manchester City 1-0 Wigan Athletic (5th March 2011)
Wigan Athletic 0-2 Manchester City (19th September 2010)
Previous Matches
Chelsea 1-2 Manchester City (14th April 2013)
Manchester United 1-2 Manchester City (8th April 2013)
Manchester City 4-0 Newcastle United (30th March 2013)
Everton 2-0 Manchester City (16th March 2013)
Manchester City 5-0 Barnsley (9th March 2013)
Millwall 0-2 Wigan Athletic (13th April 2013)
Queens Park Rangers 1-1 Wigan Athletic (7th April 2013)
Wigan Athletic 1-0 Norwich City (30th March 2013)
Wigan Athletic 2-1 Newcastle United (17th March 2013)
Everton 0-3 Wigan Athletic (9th March 2013)
Prediction
Manchester City 3-1 Wigan Athletic
