Wigan recorded a morale-boosting 2-1 win away at Sunderland last weekend and a win at home against Arsenal could see them rise as high as fifteenth this weekend.
Emmerson Boyce returns for the Latics but Antolin Alcaraz continues to miss out through suspension.
Arsenal meanwhile go looking for their third successive away victory in the Premier League. The Gunners dropped points against Fulham last time out but a win could move them into the top four.
Abou Diaby and Jack Wilshere remain on the sidelines for Arsenal but Laurent Koscielny could return in place of Johan Djourou.
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