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Default Re: [EPL] Man Utd vs Wigan Athletic (Boxing Day)

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United v Wigan preview


United hope to bag a late Christmas present with three points against Wigan...

Date, time, and coverage-
Monday 26 December, 15:00 GMT kick-off. Follow it live on ManUtd.com with text and radio commentary.

Form guide
Wednesday’s 5-0 thrashing of Fulham was United’s seventh away win of the season and a first at Craven Cottage in three seasons. Victory in west London leaves the Reds two points adrift of rivals Manchester City ahead of the busy Christmas schedule and this Boxing Day meeting with Wigan, who themselves are enjoying a decent run of results, should provide a stern test for Sir Alex Ferguson's side. The Latics have frustrated high-profile opponents during their last two fixtures; snatching draws against Chelsea and Liverpool. Roberto Martinez’s team do not have history on their side, though, having never beaten United in top-flight history.

Ins and outs
Victory over the Cottagers was soured somewhat by separate injuries to Phil Jones and Ashley Young. The pair were forced off with knocks against Martin Jol’s side and will face a spell on the sidelines - joining Fabio, Tom Cleverley, Nemanja Vidic, Anderson, Rio Ferdinand, Darren Fletcher and Michael Owen in the treatment room. The boss does have Brazilian full-back Rafael da Silva back at his disposal, however, after he took a place on the bench at the Cottage. Wigan hope to recall Hugo Rodallega to the starting XI following his brief cameo in the goalless draw with Liverpool. Emerson Boyce is still injured.

Last meeting
United moved four points clear of Arsenal at the top of the table with a 4-0 win at the DW Stadium. Javier Hernandez struck twice to open up a healthy lead, before Wayne Rooney’s tap-in and Fabio da Silva’s first-ever goal for the club sealed an emphatic victory. Any lead over the Gunners was short-lived, however, as a result of consecutive defeats to Chelsea and Liverpool in the following games.

The boss
In 1995, chairman Dave Whelan signed three unknown Spaniards to help ease Wigan’s plight in the old Third Division. One third of what became known as the “Three Amigos” was Roberto Martinez, who alongside Jesus Seba and Isidro Diaz, became a cult-hero in the North-West before departing in 2001. Some eight years later, the 46-year-old returned to the Latics as manager following a successful spell with Swansea City - much to the delight of the club's supporters. Martinez then steered his side clear of drop zone last season but is languishing in 18th place after 17 games this term.

Star man
A product of the much-revered Barcelona youth system and later Espanyol, Jordi Gomez served his apprenticeship in Spain before joining Swansea on loan, where a successful campaign under then-Swans boss Roberto Martinez resulted in a reunion at Wigan last summer. Clearly impressed by the midfielder’s ability, Martinez gave his new signing a glowing reference: “Jordi is a creative player with fantastic technical ability but he also knows how to look after himself on a football field.”

Sub-plots
Monday’s Boxing Day meeting provides Antonio Valencia with a chance to put his former employers to the sword, following his transfer to United in the summer of 2009. Since then, the Ecuadorian winger has made 85 appearances and scored 12 goals for the Reds, winning the League Cup and the Barclays Premier League.

Whistle blower
Phil Dowd will be the man in the middle at Old Trafford. The Staffordshire official has taken charge of two United matches this season; the FA Community Shield win in August and the league triumph over Chelsea a month later. His only Wigan game was their goalless draw at Swansea.

Rivals watch
Title rivals Manchester City travel to West Brom as Chelsea take on London neighbours Fulham at Stamford Bridge. Arsenal host Wolves - on 27 December - while Liverpool entertain Blackburn at Anfield.

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