This match is crucial for both teams as the three points are absolutely priceless to Arsenal and Wigan. If Arsene Wenger`s team win, it will again occupy the third place in the standings at the expense of its main rival Tottenham, who currently has a 2 point lead. A win in this meeting will bring confidence in Arsenal squad before the tough visit to Newcastle in the last round of the Premier League.
For Wigan the battle to remain in the league is still not lost and the team definitely has the potential to avoid relegation. Victory in this game, however, is mandatory for the guests and it does not seem quite impossible especially after the triumph over Manchester City in the final of the FA Cup. In the last round Wigan hosts Aston Villa, while the team's main opponent - Sunderland has a severe visit to Tottenham.
One thing is certain and it is that one of the two teams will be sorely disappointed after the game, and it is possible that both teams can do a great service to their main competitors with a draw. Now is the time for Arsene Wenger`s players to show if they have the motivation to take the third place, which will qualify the team directly into the group stage of the Champions League. The last match of Arsenal was 10 days ago and certainly the players will be in better condition than their today's opponents, who won the FA Cup just 3 days ago.