Eden Hazard showed why Chelsea persisted with his constant flirting with clubs across the continent as the Belgian started life in England in superb fashion.

New signing Ivan Ramis is Wigan’s leading fitness doubt ahead of their season-opener with Chelsea on Sunday.

Wigan manager Roberto Martinez has a full squad to choose from ahead of his side’s clash with Blackburn on Monday night.

Wigan striker Franco di Santo (calf) is doubtful for tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League clash against Newcastle at the DW Stadium.

Wigan striker Hugo Rodallega (knee) is unlikely to return for tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League clash against Manchester United at the DW Stadium.

Wigan are boosted by the return of midfielder Mohamed Diame for tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League clash with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

Wigan hope forward Victor Moses will be fit for tomorrow’s Premier League game against Stoke after scans revealed he did not break his jaw last week.

Wigan forward Hugo Rodallega remains an injury doubt for tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League clash with Liverpool at Anfield.

A defiant Roberto Martinez has insisted Wigan’s daunting fixture list is an opportunity rather than another nail in their coffin.

Wigan manager Roberto Martinez is waiting on the fitness of striker Hugo Rodallega and midfielder Albert Crusat for tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League match against West Brom.

Wigan manager Roberto Martinez will have to make a late decision on the fitness of some of his internationals ahead of tomorrow’s visit of Swansea.

Wigan are at full strength for their crucial Premier League trip to neighbours and fellow strugglers Bolton tomorrow.

Midfielder Steven Pienaar was thrown straight back into the starting line-up on his return to the Everton side for today’s clash at Wigan but fellow new signing Nikica Jelavic had to settle for a place on the bench.

Wigan will welcome back key midfielder Mohamed Diame for tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League clash with Everton following his return from the African Nations Cup.

Gareth Bale and Ledley King both came back into Tottenham’s starting XI as they looked to return to winning ways in the Barclays Premier League against Wigan at White Hart Lane tonight.

IT WAS not pretty and it will certainly not live long in the memory.

David Silva returned for Manchester City at Wigan this evening but stand-in skipper Micah Richards and striker Mario Balotelli were missing from Roberto Mancini’s starting line-up.

Winger Albert Crusat is back in contention for Wigan as they prepare for Manchester City’s visit on Monday.

IRISH midfielder James McClean enhanced his growing reputation last night, scoring his first goal for Sunderland as the Black Cats hammered Wigan 4-1 to ensure Martin O’Neill’s golden start to life back in the Premier League continued.

Wigan will have striker Conor Sammon available for tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League trip to Stoke after his red card was rescinded by the Football Association.

Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson sprang a major surprise by naming midfielders Michael Carrick and Antonio Valencia in his defence to face Wigan at Old Trafford this afternoon.

Republic of Ireland and Wigan midfielder James McCarthy is expected to be available to travel to Manchester United on St Stephen's Day after suffering a knock against Liverpool.

Striker Hugo Rodallega is Wigan’s only fitness concern ahead of tomorrow’s clash with Liverpool.

Frank Lampard returned to the Chelsea side for their Barclays Premier League trip to struggling Wigan.

Wigan defender Antolin Alcaraz returns from suspension for tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League trip to West Brom.

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez has no fresh injury concerns ahead of tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League clash with Arsenal at the DW Stadium.

Wigan midfielder James McCarthy is a doubt for Saturday’s Barclays Premier League trip to Sunderland.

Wigan 3 Blackburn 3

Wigan defender Antolin Alcaraz misses tomorrow’s crunch Premier League clash against fellow strugglers Blackburn through suspension.

Wolves 3 Wigan 1

Wigan manager Roberto Martinez is sweating on the fitness of Mohamed Diame for Sunday’s crucial trip to Wolves.

Newcastle 1 Wigan 0

Striker Hugo Rodallega is set for a return to the Wigan starting line-up after making his comeback from a knee injury as a substitute a week ago.

Wigan manager Roberto Martinez welcomes back winger Albert Crusat and defender Steve Gohouri for tomorrow’s local derby with Bolton at the DW Stadium.

Wigan defender Emmerson Boyce is close to a recall to face Aston Villa tomorrow having recovered from the hamstring problem which has kept him out of the last two league matches.

Wigan striker Hugo Rodallega will miss tomorrow’s visit of Tottenham and could be sidelined for a month after injuring his knee last weekend.

Midfielder James McCarthy returned to Wigan’s starting line-up for his first Barclays Premier League appearance in almost a month at Everton.

Wigan defender Emmerson Boyce (hamstring) is rated only 50-50 for tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League trip to Everton.

Wigan defender Emmerson Boyce will miss tomorrow’s Carling Cup tie at Crystal Palace with a hamstring injury but should be fit to face Everton at the weekend.

Wigan’s three new signings Shaun Maloney, Albert Crusat and Patrick van Aanholt are in contention to make their debuts against Manchester City tomorrow.

Wigan have signed Almeria winger Albert Crusat on an initial two-year deal, the club have confirmed.