Source: SKY_Sports
Chelsea v Wigan preview
Guus Hiddink will hope to continue his 100 per cent record in charge of Chelsea when Wigan arrive at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.[LNB] After steering the Blues to three Premier League points against top-four rivals Aston Villa in his first game, followed by a first-leg victory over Juventus in the last 16 of the UEFA Champions League in midweek, the Dutchman appears to have had the desired impact.[LNB]Stamford Bridge owner Roman Abramovich moved quickly to bring in Russia boss Hiddink to replace the sacked Luiz Felipe Scolari in mid-February in a bid to rescue a difficult season and silence reports of a divided dressing room.[LNB]Chelsea have certainly settled under their new boss and now seem to offer a more united effort, but Wigan - one of the most resolute sides in the division - will know that chinks remain.[LNB]High praiseWhile Latics boss Steve Bruce continues to pedal that the club are constantly looking over their shoulder, a league placing of seventh deserves high praise and demonstrates the huge progress made, suggesting a shock is not completely unlikely in West London. [LNB]Bruce will hope to capitalise on Chelsea's weariness - admitted by striker Didier Drogba - following the continental exertions of the two-time Premier League champions, who sit 10 points behind current leaders Manchester United.[LNB]Hiddink - in his first home league game - could, therefore, opt to shuffle his pack as he continues his mission to help the Blues back to their organised and ruthless best.[LNB]Portuguese centre-back Ricardo Carvalho could be pushing for a return to first-team action following injury, but the impressive performance of Alex alongside captain John Terry on Wednesday will make that a difficult decision.[LNB]ProblemMichael Essien remains another few weeks away from full fitness, but full-back Jose Bosingwa is suspended and Joe Cole is out for the season with knee ligament damage.[LNB]Wigan, who have never beaten one of the 'Big Four' and have drawn their last four league games, have more injuries to contend with ahead of their trip to the capital as midfielders Daniel de Ridder and Jason Koumas are both doubts.[LNB]The pair sustained thigh problems in training on Thursday and look likely to be added to the casualty list which includes winger Antonio Valencia (hamstring) and striker Mido (groin).[LNB]Midfielder Ben Watson is suspended for the visit to Stamford Bridge.[LNB]Possible starting XIs[LNB]Chelsea: Cech, Mancienne, Terry, Alex, Ashley Cole, Ballack, Lampard, Kalou, Mikel, Drogba, Anelka.[LNB]Wigan: Kirkland, Melchiot, Bramble, Boyce, Figueroa, Brown, Kapo, Cattermole, N'Zogbia, Sibierski, Zaki.[LNB]
