Mohamed Diame is missing for Roberto Martinez' Wigan Athletic side while Aston Villa could welcome back midfielder James Milner.
Diame aside, Wigan have no new injuries worries. However, goalkeeper Chris Kirkland is still out with a back problem, so Mike Pollitt is set to deputise. New signing,? Serbia goalkeeper Vladimir Stojkovic, could be in the squad.
Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill will hand a late fitness test to Luke Young after the player suffered an injury in training. If he doesn't make it, Carlos Cueller could move to the right full back position, with James Collins coming in at centre half.
Back in contention is midfielder James Milner who has recovered from the foot injury that kept him out of Villa's FA Cup tie.
Despite rumours linking him with a move to Spurs, John Carew is likely to start upfront in tandem with Gabriel Agbonlahor.
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