Both Fulham and Wigan are very close to the relegation zone but it seems that they have the quality to do much better. Fulham is without a win in their last five league games and the hosts will have to try and win this match or else they would fall into the relegation zone. After some very good performances lately, Wigan suffered a heavy defeat at the hands of Aston Villa and Steve Bruce faces a difficult job of lifting the players’ spirits before this match.

This should be a very interesting match as both sides play attacking football pleasing to the eye. Wigan was unlucky to lose last two games despite being the better team and the Latics will hope their luck changes when they meet Aston Villa. Martin O’Neill’s team was unable to win their last two games and they too will be eager to return to winning ways.

Liverpool is in magnificent form and they have shown a real character by winning the game against Manchester City after going two goals down. The hosts will miss a couple of players but they will be looking to win this game and stay at the top. Wigan suffered a minor setback, having lost at home to Middlesbrough, although the Latics dominated the game. They will try to end Liverpool’s great run and take at least a point from Anfield.

After great performances at the start of the season Wigan has started climbing up the table, as they defeated Manchester City last weekend. The team will have another home game, and they will be keen to win it. Middlesbrough suffered their fourth defeat this season, as they lost to WBA at home, and the team is very close to the relegation zone.

Wigan had a satisfying week as they took a point from White Hart Lane, and then won the game against Ipswich in the Carling Cup. Despite all the money in the club City is still the same, as they trashed Portsmouth 6:0, only to be thrown out of the Cup by Brighton. Still, the focus is on the Premier League, and this will be the game where City will give their best.

Spurs are still at the rock bottom and in search for their first Premier League win this season. The win against Wisla will have eased a bit of pressure on the players, but unless they win this game, the pressure will be even bigger. Wigan was held by Sunderland in an attempt to win the second consecutive game, and Steve Bruce will not be looking to ease Tottenham troubles when his side visits White Hart Lane.

Wigan finally managed to profit from their good performances, and the team trashed Hull, scoring five goals in the process. New signings are playing very well, especially Zaki, who already scored four goals for the club. Roy Keane has boosted the ranks with a lot of new players, but they will need some time to settle, and Sunderland lost 3:0 at home to Mancester City.

Both teams are hoping to avoid relegation fight this season, and according to the start, they might be able to do just that. After the starting win over Fulham, Hull continued to impress in the top flight as they earned a point from Blackburn. The Tigers lost their League Cup game on Wednesday, though Phil Brown fielded second string side. Wigan was unable to materialize their two very good performances, but from what we have seen they are to have very good season indeed. The Latics dominated the game against Chelsea, and created several clear-cut chances, but Petr Cech was at top of his form, and he denied Wigan deserved points.

Wigan was two goals down after just ten minutes of the game with West Ham, but they fought back and West Ham was forced to work hard to keep their advantage. New signings made their mark, and especially Zaki was the real threat for their opponents. Scolari’s reign as a Chelsea manager started with a convincing win over Portsmouth, and new signing Deco also proved his credentials by scoring a great goal. Chelsea is topping the table at the moment and they will be hoping to stay there until the end of the season.

West Ham want to start new season with a win despite they miss a lot of players through injuries. The team was not very consistent last season, but mainly because they had the same problems, with a lot of injured players. West Ham was not busy in the transfer window. Wigan, on the other side was struggling last season, and manager Steve Bruce doesn’t want to repeat that. Four players have arrived, and they fitted very well, and this might be the season free of worries for the Latics.