Wigan Athletic vs Arsenal Preparation with Precaution - England Premier League

                                                                                 

                                                                         
                                                   Time and Date: Apr 18, 2010, 8:30am
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Wigan Athletic were the dominant position in the  match against Portsmouth on Wednesday. They are going  to encounter with Arsenal in  the FA Cup Semi-Final at the weekend.

 Roberto Martinez, Wigan manager must  count on the three points potential that an under strength Portsmouth afforded though his club is in the position  five points above the dangerous  relegation zone .

Martinez expressed, "In beating Liverpool and Chelsea this season we have overcome a mental block and we now believe we can beat any of the top four sides,'' He continued, 

"Our approach has always been to try and win the game, and it will be exactly the same on Sunday.

"We're capable, we've the talent in the squad, and we understand what is now required to beat a top-four team.''  

Arsenal  must be looking to bounce back their against Wigan Athletic Arsenal are after a disappointing turnout against Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday.Arsenal have now six points back the  Chelsea and they must make some attempt to take maximum points from their remaining four games .

Arsenal will face some problem due to without the services of midfield maestro Cesc Febregas, who is out for the season with a leg fracture. 

Wenger maintains it is important to lift morale and refocus on winning the major trophies next season.

He narrated , "Overall this team has gained a lot of credit and done extremely well so it is important that we do not get a negative vibe now.

"Our season will be judged on how well we finish and that is why we play a vital game on Sunday.

"I felt this year I must win a trophy and we were very close. It will be a decisive year next year for this team, that is for sure.

"The future of our team lies in how well we can respond to big disappointments and there's a good opportunity on Sunday to show that."