Watson targets Trotters scalp

11 October 2011 15:00
Wigan midfielder Ben Watson admits it is imperative that Latics ends their losing streak against fellow strugglers Bolton this weekend.[LNB] Latics are looking to avoid their sixth straight defeat in all competitions and move out of the Premier League's relegation zone.[LNB]Bolton's league form is even worse as the Trotters have failed to pick up any points since their opening day win at Queens Park Rangers.[LNB]Even at this stage of the season, the local derby between the two clubs could be one of the most significant for years.[LNB]Only seven and a half miles separate the rivals and Watson, who has not missed a game this term, believes his side can respond from the 2-0 defeat at Aston Villa last time out.[LNB]He told Wigan Today: "I thought we controlled the Villa game at times, but they scored more goals than we did at the end of the day.[LNB]"But we've got to move on now and try to take the positives into the Bolton game this weekend.[LNB]"Maybe the international break gives us a bit of time to reflect on the last few weeks, and recharge our batteries for the next block of fixtures.[LNB]"It's a massive, massive game and we need to get a win under our belts.[LNB]"That's five defeats on the spin now and we need to try to sort that out."

Source: Team_Talk