Wigan manager Steve Bruce will have no option but to freshen up his side when they face Tottenham in the FA Cup at White Hart Lane tomorrow.

Defender Emmerson Boyce returns to Wigan’s squad for the trip to Newcastle on St Stephen's Day after recovering from a torn hamstring.

Wigan defender Emmerson Boyce will miss the Barclays Premier League visit of Lancashire neighbours Blackburn tomorrow with a torn hamstring.

WEST BROM may have been a breath of fresh air in the Premier League this season, but even Tony Mowbray is beginning to realise that principles are not worth more than points.

Wigan boss Steve Bruce welcomes back Emmerson Boyce and Mario Melchiot for Saturday’s crucial Premier League clash with West Brom at the JJB Stadium.

Wigan manager Steve Bruce will monitor the fitness of four key players ahead of the Barclays Premier League match against Everton on Monday.

England striker Michel Owen had to make do with a place on the bench as Newcastle looked for a third successive Premier League victory at St James’ Park.

MARTIN O’NEILL may have stumbled across a new motivational technique for John Carew.

Wigan manager Chris Hutchings is to shuffle his pack for the Carling Cup visit of Hull – meaning midfielder Michael Brown could be handed a full debut.

Wigan winger Antonio Valencia returns to the squad for tomorrow’s JJB Stadium clash with Middlesbrough after serving a three-match suspension.

Wigan winger Lee McCulloch is a serious doubt ahead of tomorrow's Premiership match with Liverpool at Anfield.

Wigan captain Arjan de Zeeuw is a serious doubt for the Latics’ Barclays Premiership clash against Aston Villa.

Leighton Baines, Lee McCulloch and Fitz Hall all return from suspension to bolster Wigan’s squad for their Barclays Premiership match with Charlton at The Valley.

Wigan will know later today whether they have successfuly appealed against the red card handed out to centre-back Fitz Hall following his dismissal in Wednesday’s 1-1 draw at Watford.

Wigan midfielder Lee McCulloch is available for selection for Sunday’s Barclays Premiership match with Everton at the JJB Stadium despite handing in a transfer request today.

Ryan Taylor is a shock inclusion in Wigan’s squad for tomorrow’s Barclays Premiership clash against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

New signings Andreas Granqvist and Kristofer Haestad are both in the Wigan squad for tomorrow’s FA Cup third-round tie with Portsmouth at Fratton Park.

Wigan will be without forwards Lee McCulloch and Svetoslav Todorov for tomorrow's home match against Blackburn.

Wigan manager Paul Jewell has no fresh injury worries to contend with for the Boxing Day visit to Premiership leaders Manchester United.

Wigan are without Henri Camara and Lee McCulloch for tomorrow’s Premiership clash with Chelsea at the JJB Stadium.