Preview: Wigan vs Bolton

An entralling relegation threatened battle between Wigan and Bolton takes place today; both with new managers at the helm and both desperate to earn some points as they aim to exit the relegation dog-fight in the Premiership. Both sides have only won 2 Premiership matches each this year.

Ivan Campo is available for Bolton, whilst Mario Melchiot starts a three-match ban. Emile Heskey is reportedly fit for the crucial match.

Bruce on Megson

"We've had a few tussles over the years, and he's won a few and I've won a few. It's been enjoyable.

"Whenever you face one of Gary's teams you know they will be well organised, hard to beat and very hard working.

"To be fair to Gary, he has gone in there and shook them up a bit and got them playing the way he wants to play."

Squads

Bolton (from): Jaaskelainen, Al Habsi, Hunt, A O'Brien, Meite, Cid, Gardner, Giannakopoulos, Guthrie, McCann, Nolan, Alonso, Speed, Teymourian, Wilhelmsson, Davies, Anelka, Diouf, Samuel, Al Habsi, Michalik, Braaten.

Wigan (from): Kirkland, Granqvist, Bramble, Kilbane, Cotterill, Sibierski, Landzaat, Scharner, Skoko, Koumas, Brown, Taylor, Bent, Heskey, Valencia, Aghahowa, Pollitt, Hall, Olembe.

Eyefootball Premiership Predictor

Wigan 1-2 Bolton

This could be the game that kickstarts Bolton's season. Nicolas Anelka could be the main man on the big day and if Wigan demonstrate they are capable of disabling Bolton's attack they may stand a chance. However, Anelka knows rising to the challenge in this one will be hugly important as he looks for a move away in January and a few potential suitors are eyeing his services.

Goalscorer: Nicolas Anelka