Arsenal were forced to switch things around after their fantastic win at the San Siro as Abou Diaby picked up an injury and Emmanuel Eboue is suspended in domestic competition, meaning Nicklas Bendtner came into the attack with Alex Hleb switching to a wide role.
Cesc Fabregas started at right midfield with Gilberto Silva playing alongside Mathieu Flamini in the centre of the park. Robin van Persie and Kolo Toure were both on the bench.
Wigan were unchanged from their 0-0 draw at Manchester City eight days previously, but Ryan Taylor and Kevin Kilbane returned to the bench.
| WIGAN | ARSENAL | ||
| Chris Kirkland | 7 | Manuel Almunia | 6.5 |
| Mario Melchiot | 7 | Bacary Sagna | 6 |
| Paul Scharner | 6 | Philippe Senderos | 6.5 |
| Emmerson Boyce | 6 | William Gallas | 6 |
| Erik Edman | 6.5 | Gael Clichy | 6 |
| Antonio Valencia | *8 | Cesc Fabregas | 7 |
| Michael Brown | 5.5 | Mathieu Flamini | 6.5 |
| Wilson Palacios | 6.5 | Gilberto Silva (off 65) | 5 |
| Jason Koumas | 7.5 | Alexander Hleb | 5 |
| Emile Heskey (off 55) | 6 | Emmanuel Adebayor | 6 |
| Marlon King (off 87) | 6 | Nicklas Bendtner (off 65) | 6 |
| Substitutes | Substitutes | ||
| Mike Pollitt | - | Jens Lehmann | - |
| Ryan Taylor | - | Kolo Toure (on 65) | 6 |
| Kevin Kilbane (on 87) | 6 | Alexandre Song | - |
| Titus Bramble | - | Justin Hoyte | - |
| Antoine Sibierski (on 55) | 6 | Robin van Persie (on 65) | 6 |
| Wigan Athletic | Team Statistics | Arsenal |
| 0 | Goals | 0 |
| 0 | 1st Half Goals | 0 |
| 2 | Shots on Target | 4 |
| 4 | Shots off Target | 3 |
| 6 | Blocked Shots | 3 |
| 8 | Corners | 5 |
| 11 | Fouls | 8 |
| 2 | Offsides | 3 |
| 2 | Yellow Cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 66.8 | Passing Success | 78.2 |
| 32 | Tackles | 24 |
| 71.9 | Tackles Success | 66.7 |
| 41.2 | Possession | 58.8 |
| 54.7 | Territorial Advantage | 45.3 |
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