Source: Telegraph
Wigan v Liverpool: match preview
Monday March 8th [LNB]Wigan v Liverpool DW StadiumKick-off: 20.00 GMT TV: ESPN 7pm, ESPN HD 7pm. [LNB]Wigan Athletic v Manchester United previewWigan manager Roberto Martinez expects to have an almost fully-fit squad to choose from for the visit of Liverpool. [LNB]Charles N'Zogbia will undergo a late fitness test but should have overcome his knee injury in time for the match at the DW Stadium. [LNB]The same applies to Paul Scharner (groin), who came through an international with Austria this week. [LNB]Steven Gohouri is the only major doubt as he continues his recovery from a back problem. [LNB]Wigan (provisional squad): Kirkland, Melchiot, Caldwell, Boyce, Figueroa, Scharner, N'Zogbia, Diame, Thomas, McCarthy, Rodallega, Moreno, Moses, Scotland, Sinclair, Stojkovic, Gomez, Koumas, Bramble. [LNB]Meanwhile, defender Glen Johnson is set for a comeback at the DW Stadium.[LNB]The England full-back has been sidelined with a knee problem since the end of December but is on the verge of a recall. [LNB]Daniel Agger's knee injury sustained against Blackburn last weekend is unlikely to keep him out while fellow centre-back Sotirios Kyrgiakos returns after a three-match suspension. [LNB]Liverpool (provisional squad): Reina, Johnson, Degen, Agger, Carragher, Krygiakos, Insua, Gerrard, Lucas, Aquilani, Benayoun, Riera, Rodriguez, Ngog, Kuyt, Torres, Cavalieri, Pacheco, Spearing, Darby, Babel, Kelly. [LNB]Tale of the tape: [LNB]Liverpool have scored one goal in their last two visits to the DW Stadium, each time courtesy of Yossi Benayoun. But it is team-mate Dirk Kuyt who holds an impressive scoring record against their opponents. The Dutchman has scored five goals in five Premier League starts against Wigan. [LNB]Liverpool will hope Kuyt has his goalscoring boots on when they make Monday's trip. Rafael Benitez's side have failed to score in five of their last seven Premier League away games, including the last three in a row. [LNB]
