Don't think our recent record at the DW stadium is great, and they'll be on a high after their draw with Chelsea and their recent up-turn in form. Still, it's a game we should definately be winning.
I will be expecting the only change to be Maxi for Bellamy, to rest his legs for the coming weeks. He could be playing a big role up front with Suarez' absence, depending on appeal.
If Wigan play against us the same way they played against Chelsea then I can certainly see Downing (if he plays on the right) getting the better of their left wing-back, who was tied in knots by against Chelsea.
We should not underestimate Wigan, they're been a tricky team for us in the past. Nearly all the top teams, other then us destroy them, usually. We need to reify our dominance there, and against weaker teams in general.
I think the away crowd will be electric, using the decision from the FA, to their advantage by signing their lads even harder.
Come on lads, get an early goal and keep our pressing high, and in numbers. Don't drop deep and allow them a second on the ball.
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