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We’ve been waiting for the potential of Wigan Athletic to show itself this season. It has in fits and starts, a win over Chelsea, an away win over Aston Villa. But for the most part, Roberto Martinez’s first year in the English Premier League has been disappointing, as his team has underachieved all year long. In [...] Manchester City survived a dreadful first-half performance and a couple of scares near their own goal to see off 10-man Wigan Athletic 3-0 at the City of Manchester Stadium Monday night. City can be thankful they have Carlos Tevez on their roster, as Tevez scored a hat trick and seemed to almost singlehandedly take it upon [...] With a chance to move into the top four, Liverpool faltered and put a dent in their Champions League hopes. Wigan, who entered the match having never beaten Liverpool and having beaten a “Big Four” side just once in their history, were superb and the far superior side en route to a much deserved 1-0 [...] In a rather dour match, Birmingham was able to come away with a goal just before the halftime break and ride it to victory at St. Andrews. Wigan’s run of poor play continued as their fluorescent orange shirt were far brighter than their play at any point in the match. The visitors do have an [...] The last time Wigan played Tottenham, Jermain Defoe score five times and Spurs waxed the Latics 9-1 at White Hart Lane. This time, the match was at DW Stadium and things got better for Wigan, but things were still plenty good for Spurs as they picked up a 3-0 win, their second league win since [...] Kenwyne Jones's goal saved a point for Sunderland against Wigan. (Photo: ZumaPress) Both Sunderland and Wigan may have viewed each other as fodder for three points before their Saturday match at the Stadium of Light, but the recent English Premier League struggles of each side make the the match’s 1-1 a welcome point for [...] |
 
 
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