TEAM NEWS
Arsenal have no fresh injury problems.
Striker Marouane Chamakh (knee) and midfielder Denilson (hip) have recovered from minor knocks after the midweek FA Cup third-round replay win at Leeds and England midfielder Jack Wilshere returns after being rested.
Goalkeepers Lukasz Fabianski (shoulder) and Manuel Almunia (ankle) remain out, along with Abou Diaby (calf) and Sebastien Squillaci (hamstring), while centre-back Thomas Vermaelen is set for a six-week rehabilitation after a minor procedure on his Achilles.
Victor Moses and James McCarthy are back training for Wigan but are unlikely to return.
Moses (shoulder) and McCarthy (ankle) have been long-term casualties at the DW Stadium but could now return for next weekend’s FA Cup clash with Bolton.
Franco Di Santo made a substitute appearance against Fulham last weekend after an ankle injury and could play a part at the Emirates.
Chris Kirkland was unavailable for the Fulham game after a head injury and it remains to be seen if he will start ahead of Ali Al Habsi, while Tom Cleverley (hamstring) is out.
MATCH FACTS
Arsenal have dropped five points from winning positions in their last two Premier League games against Wigan.
Andrey Arshavin has scored in each of his two league appearances against Wigan.
There have been five goals scored in the 89th minute or later in the last four Premier League meetings between Wigan and Arsenal.
Wigan have won just one and lost eight of their 11 Premier League games against Arsenal.
Arsenal have won all eight home matches in all competitions against Wigan.
The Latics have failed to score in their last five matches at the Emirates.
No title-winning side has dropped more than 10 points at home in a whole season since Arsenal in 2001-02. The Gunners have dropped 11 already at the Emirates.
Robin van Persie has hit the woodwork every 452 minutes, more regularly than any other Premier League player since Aug 2007.
32% of the goals Arsenal have conceded have been headers, the highest percentage in the top flight.
All five penalties Arsenal have been awarded this season in the Premier League have been taken by different players.
ODDS
Arsenal 1/5, Draw 11/2, Wigan 14/1
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