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Struggling Wigan come to the Emirates on the back of a historic win looking for another upset
Arsenal easily defeated Wolves in their previous game. They were aided by an early sending off and a penalty. Robin Van Persie scored one of the cheekiest penalties ever seen in the Premier League as he calmly put the ball past the Wolves keeper Wayne Hennessey. Arsenal added a second shortly afterwards through Theo Walcott, the player who had earned the penalty.Arsenal slowed down the pace in the second half. The second half was largely unspectacular. Kevin Doyle produced a few tense moments for Arsenal but was kept out by the brilliant Wojiech Szczesny. Yossi Benayoun put the gloss on the win with a brilliant goal in the second half which earned him praise from his manager.
Rampant Manchester United step up title challenge with 5-0 win over Wigan Athletic
Dimitar Berbatov netted a hat-trick for United, while Park Ji-Sung and Antonio Valencia also got themselves on the score sheet. Striker Connor Sammon was sent off for Wigan, who are now left deep in the relegation mire.United have now drawn level on points with league leading Manchester City, after the Citizens were held to a 0-0 draw at West Bromwich Albion.
Wigan are left in the relegation zone one point adrift of safety. Wolverhampton Wanderers and Queens Park Rangers are the teams directly above Wigan, and will play tomorrow at Arsenal and Swansea City respectively.
United entered this game looking for a fourth straight win, while Wigan will have had their confidence boosted by draws against Chelsea and Liverpool in their previous two games.
Arsenal return to winning ways in 4-0 demolition of last placed Wigan Athletic.
The win means Arsenal are now unbeaten in their last seven Premier League games, and means the Gunners are only two points behind fourth placed Chelsea.The result will pile pressure onto the beaten home team, as Wigan now sit at the bottom of the league table two points adrift of safety.
After Arsenal were knocked out of the Carling Cup quarter-finals by Manchester City in midweek, Arsene Wenger responded by saying his men would renew their focus on qualifying for next season’s UEFA Champions League.
“I consider the (Premier League) the most important. More than anything else it is important to finish in the top four,” Wenger told BBC Sport.
Everton vs Liverpool kicks-off Saturday’s great English Premier League show
Fortunately for the Reds, they’ve returned to normal form in time for Saturday’s Merseyside derby. Kenny Dalglish’s revolution suffered a big blow in September when Stoke City and Tottenham Hotspur forced Liverpool to accept two defeats on the trot.
But last weekend, wicked goals from Charlie Adam and Luis Suarez against Wolverhampton Wanderers brought Liverpool back in business. Just as match-day 7 is about to unfold in the English Premier League, the Merseyside Reds can look upon themselves with quite enough confidence.
They have 10 points and they seat 6 places above local rivals Everton. Note, however, that the latter have a game in hand.
Relegation Battle In Premier League: Who Are Destined To Go Down?
Relegation Battle will be the absolute theme of this weekend's action in the Barclays Premier League. Five teams are still in danger of getting relegated and four matches will determine the two teams that will be doomed of playing Championship football alongside the already relegated West Ham United.
Wolves have had a very mixed season and once again, to predict their imminent future is indeed a difficult task considering their inconsistency. Worse still, they face another relegation candidate this weekend in Blackburn Rovers in a do-or-die encounter at the Molineaux.
Home advantage will be a key aspect of their chances as they have only lost once in their last six home games, scoring 13 goals as well. Steven Fletcher is also in red hot form having scored 5 goals in his last five Premier League matches. It all depends on whether Wolves can produce one final performance to secure their spot among the elite for next season.
Furious Dave Whelan Condemns Manchester United, Wayne Rooney And The FA
The Wigan Athletic owner, who claimed to have watched the incident and the entire match live from his holiday stay in the Caribbean, was expecting the English FA to punish Wayne Rooney for something that may have attracted a red card in many other cases. But as referee Mark Clattenburg insisted to have taken the “appropriate action” during the match, no further action was taking against Wayne Rooney. The Manchester United striker even escaped receiving a yellow card for his conduct as a free-kick in favour of Wigan Athletic came out as the only decision from the referee. Sharing his opinions with The Sun, Dave Whelan blasted the FA as a corrupt organization. In a long statement, the Wigan owner declared:
Sacked Liverpool Coach Roy Hodgson Finds Life At West Bromwich Albion
Di Matteo was thrown out of the bag earlier this week. Now a statement from West Brom confirmed the capture of Kenny Dalglish's predecessor at Anfield. It stated:"We are delighted to announce that they have appointed Roy Hodgson as the club's new head coach."
According to reports, the 63-year-old man’s contract with West Brom is a short one. It bounds him to his new team for only one-and-a-half year. But Hodgson will not start with his new duties right away. This weekend, West Bromwich will still be guided by caretaker manager Michael Appleton.
Liverpool vs Wigan Athletic: Gerrard Set To Boost Liverpool With Return
The Liverpool captain missed England’s friendly match against Denmark in midweek through injury. But Coach Kenny Dalglish expects his talisman to be fit on Saturday for the Premier League game at home to Wigan Athletic.“It's only Thursday, so we'll find out when we get nearer to the weekend. Obviously, we hope he will be [fit],” Kenny declared as he commentated on Steven Gerrard’s condition.
The Liverpool coach furthered his discussion about his team. The Sun quoted the legend as saying:
“At the moment, there is no-one on international duty that is coming back with injury problems. Martin Skrtel travelled with Slovakia and then came back, so we'll have to assess him as well.
Wigan Athletic vs Arsenal: Walcott Readies For It After Chelsea Victory
It took an excellent performance from the Gunners to break their jinx against Chelsea. Thanks to that victory, Arsenal maintain their status as realistic Premier League title contenders. For many fans of last night’s victorious side, the match will be remembered as one of the Gunners’ best spectacle in the year 2010. Star winger Theo Walcott echoed Arsenal’s satisfaction at their triumph over Chelsea as he talked to Sky Sports after the encounter, saying:
“It think that everything went well for us and we made Chelsea look average at times. We played some great football, not just the pressing.
Man United’s Wayne Rooney Back On The Bench As Wigan Athletic Get Worried
On Friday, Coach Alex Ferguson talked to the media as he gave info about the kind of squad that he’ll put against the Latics this weekend. About Wayne Rooney, Fergie revealed:“I don’t think he will start tomorrow [Saturday]. Maybe, he will reach the bench. But, he’ll certainly play on Wednesday against Rangers.”
In fact, it has been reported that Roo is yet to return to full training. However, the striker is believed to have worked enough to make the bench. The 25-year-old, who had his Manchester United contract renewed and improved, had to spend a few time in the United States for rehabilitation.
Man United’s Fergie To Coach Barcelona? In Your Dreams!
Fergie talked to The Sun about this secret dream and explained that the reason behind it was the similarities between Man United and Barcelona. In a declaration, the 68-year-old Scot stated:“I’d have loved to have gone to Barcelona at one time in my life. That would have been a dream. Their ideology and philosophy, the whole place is fantastic.
“But, I’m at the same kind of club in terms of vision.”
Well, it seems as if Ferguson’s dream to manage Barcelona is now dead. It’s a dream that never managed to materialize for the Manchester United boss and the past has eventually buried it.
Wigan Athletic vs Liverpool: Will The Reds Continue Their Revival?
This is a game that Liverpool are supposed to win – considering comparisons between both teams’ caliber. But nowadays, anyone would tell you that anything could happen – especially since Liverpool are going through tough moments. Indeed, we’ve seen the Merseyside Reds dropping points against lower oppositions such as Blackpool, Sunderland or even Birmingham. However, Liverpool's recent victory over rivals Chelsea and their recent record of four consecutive victories in all competitions are two things that seem to reveal one thing:
Liverpool are back and now strong enough to make it through the rain as they never walk alone.
Petulant Wigan Athletic Winger Charles N’Zogbia Given The Right To Leave
N'zogbia only watched as his side suffered a stunning 4-0 demolition in the hands of new boys Blackpool. It is believed that Charles N’Zogbia quitted training ahead of Wigan Athletic’s game against the Seasiders. A £70,000 fine has now been ordered against the 24-year-old following his behavior.
Charles N’Zogbia’s relationship with Coach Roberto Martinez is reportedly damaged and speculations suggest that this has resulted in the player holding talks with Wigan Athletic owner Dave Whelan. According to the Daily Mail, Dave Whelan has given the green light for Charles N’Zogbia to leave.
Wigan Athletic’s Charles N’Zogbia Seeking A Route Away From The Latics
Now Wigan Athletic will have to deal with Charles N’Zogbia’s transfer request ahead of the club’s opening English Premier League match against promoted side Blackpool. Fresh reports from Sky Sports News indicated that the midfielder is to hand in his request on Thursday; that is, one day after the player received his first international cap for France in a friendly match against Norway.
Charles N’Zogbia’s style of play characterized by aggression and explosive runs down the flanks attracted Manchester United’s Sir Alex Ferguson a couple of years ago while he was a Newcastle player. In the end, the French international of Congolese descent joined Wigan Athletic last year, and his injury time goal against Arsenal to seal his side’s 3-2 comeback will forever be remembered in the history of the club as it effectively saved the Latics from relegation.
Chelsea vs. Wigan Match Preview
Chelsea’s match with Wigan Athletic on Sunday will be a memorable occasion indeed if the Blues fail to take all three points from the Latics.
Chelsea seek the honors of a domestic double this season. They’re in the pole position for the Premier League championship and they’re scheduled to meet Portsmouth in the FA Cup Final later in the month.
A win on Sunday will fulfill half their objective. The Londoners lead the league by a point over Manchester United going into Sunday’s match; if the Blues beat Wigan the league is theirs regardless of United’s result.
But Wigan manager Roberto Martinez believes his squad have what it takes to spoil Chelsea’s fun this weekend.
Wigan Athletic v Chelsea Premiership Match Preview
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Chelsea have the maximum 18 points from six games and they seat three points above the champions Manchester United. Meanwhile, Saturday’s opponents Wigan Athletic have six points from the same amount of matches. The Latics seat only three places above the relegation zone in fifteenth.
Confident Chelsea poised to beat hosts Wigan
“You have to wait for your chance and you can see it now when they come: we are deadly”
Wigan Athletic v Manchester United EPL Match Preview
This anguishing fate came on Wednesday evening against Burnley – a side who had to wait 33 years before tasting Premier League football again.
So the “Red Giants” have been wounded after only two fights; how will they recover against Wigan Athletic this coming Saturday?
Playing against the Latics has often – if not always – been advantageous for Manchester United.
Good memories from a Red Devil point of view can recall the Mancunians celebrating the 2007/08 English Premier League trophy at the JJB stadium after managing a 2-0 victory on the very last day of the campaign.
Manchester United’s superiority over Wigan Athletic in terms of players, skill, and success is unquestionable, but football is not based on simple calculations.