Wigan Athletic v Liverpool

The struggling Wigan Athletic face a tough test at home as they play host to Liverpool in Premier League action. The Reds are coming off of an important win in their most recent league match.

The Latics enter play in week 29 in 16th place of the Premiership log. They have 25 points from 27 matches and sit just 1 point ahead of the 17th place Wolverhampton Wanderers and 1 point behind the 15th place Bolton Wanderers. The side managed by Roberto Martinez lost away to Birmingham City last week by a score of 1-0 at the St. Andrews Ground. Wigan are reporting one confirmed injury absence in McCarthy, while Gohouri is listed as doubtful.

The Reds held serve over Blackburn Rovers on Sunday by a score of 2-1 at Anfield Road. With their victory the side managed by Rafa Benitez sit in 6th place of the league table with 48 points. They are 3 points ahead of the 7th place Aston Villa who have two matches in hand on them and 1 point behind the 5th place Manchester City who have one match in hand on them. Liverpool have two confirmed injury absences for this contest in Skrtel and Fabio Aurelio while Agger and Johnson are doubtful.

Live Premier League
Wigan Athletic v Liverpool
DW Stadium, kick off 2000 hours