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Keeper Chris Kirkland has joined Cardiff City on loan for the rest of the season after failing to break into Wigan's first team.

Keeper Ali Al Habsi believes Wigan's home form is the key to their bid for Premier League survival this season.

Boss Roberto Martinez has slammed referee Mark Clattenburg for failing to send off Wayne Rooney during Wigan's 4-0 defeat to Man Utd.

Boss Roberto Martinez believes Wigan's newly-laid pitch at the DW Stadium has a key part to play in them avoiding the drop this season.

Defender Emmerson Boyce is battling to be fit as Wigan bid for their first-ever victory against leaders Manchester United on Saturday.

Charles N'Zogbia will make a decision on his future at the end of the season after pledging his full support to Wigan's bid to stay up.

Defender Emmerson Boyce believes Wigan should use the example of Wolves to inspire them to victory against Man United this weekend.

Chris Kirkland is believed to have turned down the chance to join Cardiff City on loan so he can fight for his place at Wigan.

Ben Watson believes Wigan are more than capable of causing an upset when they face Manchester United at home on Saturday.

Wigan's Gary Caldwell remains optimistic the Latics can avoid the drop and has his sights set on a shock win over Manchester United.

Wigan are understood to be keen on signing Middlesbrough midfielder Julio Arca when the transfer window reopens this summer.

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez has told his fringe stars they can earn a place in the first team on a regular basis if they impress.

Wigan will be without defender Emmerson Boyce for Bolton's FA Cup visit on Wednesday as he has a hamstring injury.

Roberto Martinez firmly believes that his Wigan side will have to collect at least 40 points in order to avoid relegation this season.

Wigan have been linked with a summer swoop for Julio Arca when his contract with Championship side Middlesbrough is due to expire.

Wigan have parted company with Won-Hee Cho who has left the club to join China Super League outfit Hengda.

Wigan starlet James McCarthy should start and Gary Caldwell could play with a mask to protect his fractured cheekbone at Liverpool.

Wigan chairman Dave Whelan hopes his side can overcome Liverpool at the weekend to stop the Reds revival under Kenny Dalglish.

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez believes youngster James McCarthy has the potential to "be one of the top footballers in Europe".

Emmerson Boyce is confident that Wigan have the battling spirit required to stave off relegation to the Championship this season.

Wigan are heading the race to sign Coventry keeper Keiren Westwood, but face competition for his services from Everton and Celtic.

Wigan chairman Dave Whelan has promised to write off £50million worth of debt so the club is financially secure when he hands it on.

Charles N'Zogbia says ignoring the chance to leave Wigan in January shows he is fully committed to helping them stay up this season.

Wigan will be without Gary Caldwell for Blackburn's visit on Saturday, while Maynor Figueroa remains a doubt with a hamstring injury.

Sunderland have been linked with a summer move for Wigan winger Charles N'Zogbia, while Newcastle remain keen.

Wigan have decided not to offer former trialist Pascal Feindouno a contract and the winger is now bound for France.

Roberto Martinez fears he could have to do without captain Gary Caldwell for some time after he broke his cheekbone at West Brom.

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez has revealed his delight after snapping up striker Conor Sammon from Kilmarnock on deadline day.

Wigan trio Charles N'Zogbia, Hugo Rodallega and Ali Al Habsi will start at the Hawthorns after being rested for the cup tie at Bolton.