Republic of Ireland midfielder James McCarthy and Titus Bramble are both doubtful for Wigan's Barclays Premier League trip to Birmingham tomorrow.

Wigan defender Titus Bramble is a major doubt for the visit of Tottenham to the DW Stadium on Sunday.

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.

Midfielder Mohamed Diame is Wigan’s only absentee for the visit of Aston Villa in the Premier League tomorrow.

HULL’S Kevin Kilbane has called for a winter break to ease the financial burden on fans ahead of FA Cup third-round day.

Wigan goalkeeper Mike Pollitt is on stand-by to replace Chris Kirkland for the FA Cup third round visit of Hull tomorrow.

Mohamed Diame is out of Wigan’s local derby with Premier League rivals Bolton at the DW Stadium on Monday.

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.

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 manager Roberto Martinez has a fully-fit squad to choose from for tomorrow’s Premier League clash with Birmingham at the DW Stadium.

Tottenham skipper Robbie Keane was on the bench for the Barclays Premier League clash against Wigan at White Hart Lane following his World Cup efforts with Republic of Ireland in midweek.

Swedish full-back Erik Edman could return to the Wigan side against Fulham at the DW Stadium on Sunday.

Wigan will be without Maynor Figueroa in their Barclays Premier League clash at Portsmouth tomorrow as he recovers from a knee injury.

Wigan goalkeeper Chris Kirkland and midfielder Paul Scharner are both doubtful for tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League match at Burnley.

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 manager Roberto Martinez will assess all his options before selecting his squad for tomorrow’s Premier League match at struggling Hull.

Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti made one change to the team that defeated Tottenham as they went in search of their seventh straight win in the Barclays Premier League against Wigan.

Wigan manager Roberto Martinez has hinted he may make changes for the visit of Barclays Premier League leaders Chelsea tomorrow.

ARSENAL forward Robin van Persie is relieved Thomas Vermaelen is on his side now after getting rough treatment and falling out with the Belgian centre-back two years ago.

Wigan manager Roberto Martinez has virtually a fully-fit squad to choose from ahead of the trip to Arsenal tomorrow.

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.

John Toshack will wave goodbye to the Millennium Stadium next week with few regrets as Wales plan their future away from the national venue.

Goalkeeper Chris Kirkland is carrying a slight knock and may be rested for Wigan’s trip to Blackpool for their Carling Cup second round tie tomorrow.

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson reacted to the defeat by Burnley by making seven changes at the DW Stadium.

STRIKER Andy Keogh spoiled Wigan manager Roberto Martinez’s ‘homecoming’ as Wolves outfought the hosts to win at the DW Stadium.

Wigan 0 Wolves 1

Midfielder Charles N’Zogbia is a doubt for Wigan’s first home match of the new Barclays Premier League season against Wolves tomorrow.

Aston Villa 0 Wigan 2

Midfielder Olivier Kapo is Wigan’s only injury absentee as they prepare to launch a new era under Roberto Martinez at Aston Villa.

Wigan winger Antonio Valencia is unlikely to get a farewell appearance against Portsmouth at the JJB Stadium on Sunday as he is struggling with a hamstring problem.

SURVIVAL is now old hat for Stoke.

Wigan manager Steve Bruce may opt to freshen up his side after their midweek exertions in the 2-1 defeat at home to Manchester United.

Wayne Rooney returned to the Manchester United starting line-up but there was no place for Carlos Tevez as the Red Devils looked to move within a point of the Premier League title by beating Wigan.

Wigan manager Steve Bruce is hopeful defenders Mario Melchiot and Paul Scharner will be fit for tomorrow’s trip to Barclays Premier League strugglers West Brom.

THIS drawn-out season might still have almost a month to run, but already Steve Bruce is turning his thoughts to the new campaign.

Wigan striker Mido is recovering well from a shoulder problem and should be fit for tomorrow’s visit of Bolton.

IF Sam Allardyce has cut a largely relaxed figure compared to his managerial peers in the relegation scrap, a glance at his team-sheet might explain why.

Amr Zaki will not be involved in tomorrow’s Premier League clash with Arsenal at the JJB Stadium regardless of whether he is fit or not.

Wales captain Craig Bellamy is out of tonight’s World Cup qualifier with Germany in Cardiff.

Wigan winger Antonio Valencia is a slight doubt for the visit of Hull on Sunday.

IF Ricky Sbragia could claim a fairytale start to his managerial career at Sunderland, the last two weeks have provided the most painful of reality checks.

Antoine Sibierski is Wigan manager Steve Bruce’s only injury doubt ahead of tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League clash with Sunderland at the Stadium of Light.