Arsenal vs Wigan Preview and Online Betting Odds.

Arsenal vs Wigan

Saturday 19 September 2009,

Emirates Stadium

Kick-Off: 15:00

 

Arsenal

Arsenal come from a less than convincing performance in their opening Champions League match against Standard Liege.

Arsene Wenger's men got off to a horrible start in Belgium on Wednesday night but were able to overcome an early 2-0 deficit to capture the win 3-2.

Eliaquim Mangala and Jovanovic gave the hosts a 2-0 lead after just five minutes, but Arsenal were able to get a goal back on the stroke of halftime through Nicklas Bendtner. The goal was arguably undeserved as Arsenal lacked the cutting edge that they normally possess in the first half.

After the break, Arsenal emerged and started applying pressure, but the Belgians were resilient and up to the task. Only late in the game, in a span of four minutes, were Arsenal able to equalise and then take the lead.

Thomas Vermaelen scored Arsenal's second in the 77th minute after a long cross and some sloppy play in the box. Four minutes later, Eduardo was able to seal the victory.

The win breaks a two game losing streak as Arsenal head home to take on Wigan.

Tomas Rosicky made his first start of the season, while Denilson missed the match through a back injury and is considered questionable ahead of Saturday's match. Andrei Arshavin is also doubtful to return against Wigan.

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Wigan

Wigan Athletic make the trip to London after last week's 1-0 victory over West Ham at the DW Stadium.

Hugo Rodallega scored his second goal of the season for the home side in the 55th minute, which proved to be the winner for Roberto Martinez's men.

The match was fairly even throughout, though Martinez will feel that his team deserved the win after conceding a 93rd minute winner to Everton in their previous match.

Jason Koumas returned from an injury against West Ham and Paul Scharner was rested after a busy week on international duty with Austria.

Martinez should have a fully fit squad ahead of the match with Arsenal and will likely line up in the same 4-5-1 system that he employed against West Ham, with Rodallega as the lone striker.

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Prediction

Arsenal struggled on Wednesday and late in the game against Manchester City on Saturday, but they will be expected to shake off a few poor performances and beat Wigan.

Arsenal won all three encounters between the clubs last season, winning 1-0 at home and 4-1 away in the league, and 3-0 at the Emirates in the Carling Cup. In addition, Arsenal have won all six of the previous meetings with Wigan at the Emirates since 2006.

So it should be more of the same on Saturday, as Arsenal enter the match as heavy favourites to win.

Arsenal vs Wigan Prediction: Arsenal 3 - Wigan 0

 

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