Wolves boss Mick McCarthy has named an unchanged side for this afternoon’s Premier League basement battle with Wigan at Molineux.

Club captain Gary Caldwell and on-loan midfielder Tom Cleverley are back in contention for Wigan’s clash with Wolves at Molineux on Boxing Day, having recovered from thigh and hip problems respectively.

Wigan will be without Honduras internationals Hendry Thomas and Maynor Figueroa for their Barclays Premier League game at Wolves on St Stephen's Day as both players serve one-match suspensions.

Everton 0 Wigan 0

STOKE manager Tony Pulis welcomed a point from Saturday’s 2-2 draw at Wigan but insists the Potters must not get carried away and start expecting to win games in the top flight.

Manchester United 2 Wigan 0

Wigan 2 Preston 1

Wigan 1 Sunderland 1

Tottenham 0 Wigan 1

Wigan v Chelsea

Wigan have completed the signing of Paraguay international Antolin Alcaraz after the defender was granted a work permit.

THE dream is over for Switzerland in the World Cup after they failed to build on their superb victory against European champions Spain in their opening game.

Switzerland 0 Honduras 0

SPAIN’S Carles Puyol is treating today’s World Cup group match against Honduras like a “final” for the European champions after their shock defeat to Switzerland in their opening game.

Wigan manager Roberto Martinez is likely to be without Hendry Thomas and Marcelo Moreno for the visit of Hull to the DW Stadium on Monday.

Wigan defender Gary Caldwell returns to the squad for tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League clash with West Ham at Upton Park after serving a three-match ban.

Hendry Thomas is Wigan manager Roberto Martinez’s only doubt ahead of Sunday’s Premier League fixture with Arsenal at the DW Stadium.

Emmerson Boyce is close to a return after missing Wigan’s last three games with a range of injury problems instigated by a back issue.

Roberto Martinez is hopeful Wigan’s extended break has given injured duo Emmerson Boyce and Hendry Thomas enough time to recover ahead of Wednesday’s clash with Portsmouth.

Wigan defender Gary Caldwell will miss Sunday’s Barclays Premier League trip to Fulham as he begins a three-match ban.

Wigan 0 Tottenham 3

Stoke striker Ricardo Fuller, who was arrested at the weekend, was named as a substitute for the Barclays Premier League match at Wigan tonight.

Wigan goalkeeper Vladimir Stojkovic is poised for his Premier League debut at Blackburn tomorrow after Chris Kirkland was ruled out for a fortnight with an injured collarbone.

Notts County 2 Wigan 2

Wigan captain Mario Melchiot is determined to face Notts County in the FA Cup tomorrow and will wear a mask to cover a broken nose.

David Whelan has insisted Wigan will sell none of their major players during the January transfer window.

Wolves 0 Wigan 2

Manchester United 5 Wigan 0

WIGAN manager Roberto Martinez insists nothing less than “diamonds” will suffice when he goes on the hunt for transfer window treasure next month.

THEY paid tribute to Bill Shankly at Anfield last night in their tens of thousands and, while the current Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez is still some way short of having the same impact on Merseyside as the legendary Scotsman, goals from David N’gog and Fernando Torres at least ensured a victory over Wigan and an end to recent miseries, for the moment at least.

Liverpool 2 Wigan 1

Stoke striker James Beattie – alleged to have had a dressing-room bust-up with manager Tony Pulis after last week’s defeat at Arsenal – has been named as a substitute for the visit of Wigan today.

Wigan goalkeeper Chris Kirkland will be given until the last possible moment to prove his fitness ahead of tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League clash at Stoke.

Wigan 1 Sunderland 0

Wigan defender Maynor Figueroa is facing several weeks on the sidelines after damaging knee ligaments during the 3-1 win at Burnley on Saturday.

Wigan manager Roberto Martinez will assess the fitness of his various international players before selecting his squad for Sunday’s visit of Manchester City.

Wigan 1 West Ham 0

Wigan manager Roberto Martinez has almost a fully-fit squad for the visit of West Ham to the DW Stadium tomorrow.

Everton 2 Wigan 1

Aston Villa 0 Wigan 2

Aston Villa boss Martin O’Neill handed full debuts to new signings Fabian Delph and Habib Beye for today’s Barclays Premier League opener at home to Wigan.

Wigan have confirmed the signing of Chelsea forward Scott Sinclair on a season-long loan.

Trinidad and Tobago striker Jason Scotland will have to wait for a visa and international clearance before his move to Wigan can officially be completed.