Will Arsenal play their way back in the title race against Wigan?

Tomorrow the gunners have a terrific chance to come back in the title race for the third time this season, will they succeed?

A couple of days ago Arsenal lost against their arch rivals Spurs, that was a big blow for Arsenals title chances and for the third time all the experts said that they were out of the title race, but once again they have the chance to bounce back against Latics.

In the midweek Arsenal were taken out of the title race against Spurs, but their arch rivals got them back in the title race, When Spurs won against Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur are showing great form, and can make it even better for Arsenal if they beat the red devils next week, and I’m sure they can because they have really shown how good they are the last couple of week, and Gareth Bale showed everyone that he has the potential to become the best left winger in the whole premier league.

Wigan

Suspended: Caldwell (one match)

Doubtful: Thomas (thigh)

Injured: Kingson (groin)

Arsenal

Doubtful: Denilson (groin)

Injured: Arshavin, Gallas & Vermaelen (all calf), Djourou & Song (both knee), Fabregas & Ramsey (both leg), Gibbs (foot)

Players to watch

Robin Van Persie - Arsenal

Against Spurs he came back after his long injury, he came in as a substitute and played 25 minutes, 25 phenomenal minutes that made everyone ask the question " what if he'd stayed fit all season?". The gunners had an average of scoring over 3 goals every game when Van Persie played, but after his injury in November they have never had the same average in those 5 months he didn't play. The Dutchman showed his importance, ability and talent to everyone on Wednesday, when he changed the match after coming in, if it hadn't been for the incredible saves from Tottenham keeper gomes, Arsenal could have won the match.

Hugo Rodallega - Wigan Athletic

Hugo Rodallega is Wigans leading top scorer, and has been linked with Arsenal for a possible move in the summer. He has netted against both Chelsea and Liverpool, and tomorrow is a perfect chance for Arsene Wenger to study the player closer and look at his potential to reach the best.

My prediction

Although Arsenal lost against Spurs on Wednesday, they have a record of scoring goals in last 10 minutes, and they have done so in the last 8 matches, so the Latics has to stay focused the whole match.

With Van Persie back I expect more goals from Arsenal then they have scored in the last couple of matches, where they have struggled a lot to put the ball into the opponents nett. Another thing that makes Arsenal too strong for Wigan is that they have only lost 1 game against sides in the bottom half. That was against Sunderland 1-0, it was the 1st match in Van Persie's absence.

I think the score will be 3-0 to Arsenal a comfortable win, and Van Persie will be looking to increase his scoring record for this season to 9 goals.

If you want to know the squads before everyone else, you could visit this blog tomorrow an hour or two before kick off, and the squads will be availabe at the blog..

Kick off: 13:30 GMT, 14:30 GMT+1