Wigan v Newcastle Live Stream Barclays Premier League Preview 17 March 2013
No such luck for Wigan, but they have survived far more hopeless-looking situations. And if they go on to win the FA Cup, they're entitled to feel bullet proof - remember, no team has ever lifted the big-eared trophy and suffered relegation in the same season.
Team News:
Wigan forward Callum McManaman is a major doubt to face Newcastle due to the ankle injury he suffered in the FA Cup win at Everton.
Ryo Miyaichi damaged ankle ligaments in that tie and requires surgery.
Newcastle midfielder Yohan Cabaye could miss out with the groin problem that forced his substitution during Thursday's European win over Anzhi.
Shola Ameobi is fit, but Hatem Ben Arfa faces hamstring surgery and will miss the remainder of the season.
Head-to-head
Wigan have won five of their six home meetings with Newcastle in the Premier League. Their only defeat came in January 2011 when Shola Ameobi scored the only goal.
Newcastle are vying to beat Wigan home and away in the same season for the first time. They won the reverse fixture 3-0, with Demba Ba scoring twice after Wigan defender Maynor Figueroa was sent off in the 12th minute.
Wigan
The FA Cup semi-finalists have only managed one win in their last eight league games (W1, D3, L4).
Wigan have the worst home record in the division, with two wins and 10 points from 14 games. They have failed to keep a clean sheet and conceded a league-high 31 goals at home this season.
They are winless in their last seven league games at the DW Stadium since a 3-2 victory over Reading in November.
Paul Scharner is poised to make his 150th league appearance for Wigan.
Newcastle
Newcastle have triumphed in four of their last six league matches, coming from behind to win their last three home games.
Their away record - one win and eight points from 14 matches - is the second worst in the division.
The Magpies have kept only one clean sheet in their last 11 Premier League games.
The last 16 league goals scored by Newcastle have come from overseas players - France (9), Senegal (6) and Argentina (1). James Perch was their last English scorer, against Manchester United on Boxing Day.
Half of Yohan Cabaye's six Premier League goals this season have been scored from outside the penalty area.
Competition: Barclays Premier League
Match: Wigan v Newcastle
Date: Sunday,17 March
Kickoff: 16:00 GMT
Venue: DW Stadium
Live/Repeat: Live
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