Roberto Martinez prepared for final-day drama

25 April 2011 14:22
Wigan manager Roberto Martinez is confident his side will survive the relegation battle, even if it goes to the final day of the season.[LNB]After seeing Wigan fall back into the relegation zone after a 4-2 defeat at Sunderland, Martinez said: 'The way the competition is going, I just feel it is going to go down to the last day of the campaign.[LNB] False start: Mohamed Diame celebrates after putting Wigan in front[LNB]'We are looking at the points tally we are going to get that day and, believe me, it's no different if you are in the bottom three or if you are fourth from bottom on goal difference.'[LNB]It looked good for Wigan when Mohamed Diame put them in front at the Stadium Of Light. But second-half goals from Asamoah Gyan, Jordan Henderson (2) and Stephane Sessegnon, before a late reply from Franco Di Santo, eased Sunderland out of danger.[LNB]  Sunderland 4 Wigan 2: Local hero Henderson to the rescueWho's got the spirit to stay up? Relegation fight enters crucial stageWigan are up for the fight! Martinez backs his team to beat to dropAll the latest Wigan news, features and opinion [LNB]  Explore more:People: Roberto Martinez

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