Wigan put on a great show against Everton in their last home match - pity that Hugo Rodallega conceded a penalty, but was deeply ashamed of his actions as shown on the final whistle. A pity, but could be a point gained in the battle to prevent the fall and hopefully that will bag a goal or two in the Villa. More than that would be great.
Emile Heskey Villa host does not want to see his former club relegated and has received a rating of great pedigree - the threat of Bent and Agbonlahor, who play, could be much, but despite its low share target score, Heskey has shown that he can still pack a devastating blow and it's really a nice guy.
Aston Villa (knock on wood) has been a hunting ground for Wigan in the past - they got three wins and two draws in their visits to this land. I hope that history repeats itself tomorrow and Villa are not born of a nasty surprise in the Wigan team.
Wigan team concern is the possible absence of Mohamed Diame and Charles N'Zogbia. Solution? That's Hendry Thomas and Victor Moses. Moses was on fire Everton and hopefully, if Charles does not fit, you can replicate the promising results of Everton v Aston Villa.
It's like a crucial match that words can not describe the significance of the threat of relegation between the teams of the last three games - a win at Villa Park actually increase the confidence for the Wigan and all shareholders. Unfortunately, I do not see what is happening, but I see a low scoring draw.
McAllister sees no need for revision Gary McAllister insists Villa Aston Villa do not need a "major operation" to their team this summer for them to regain challengers for a European place. Villa caretaker boss admits that this season was a disappointment after three consecutive years from among six finishes in the Barclays Premier League. But McAllister is convinced Midlands club can look ahead with optimism, while the boss Gerard Houllier - currently recovering from a heart problem - have had time to stamp his mark on the club.
Villa could lose the services of Ashley Young - considered a potential target for Manchester United - and out of contract Nigel Reo-Coker this summer. But McAllister believes Villa require a radical change in the current team. He said: "We must take the time given to Gerard Houllier for his philosophy of the club." For this philosophy in the club, you must obtain a certain type of player. "We have good players here and it's not a major operation required here, just a little tickle here and there." You might think we're miles away, but I do not think it is.
Meanwhile, Wigan Roberto Martinez, the manager has told his players they are in control of their own destiny and should take the opportunity to get more of what he believes could be a major barrier. With three games remaining Wigan are still in the relegation zone, but only on goal difference with a pain in Blackpool, which seem to be much more difficult the filming. The Seasiders were on the slide since the beginning of the year, having begun his daughter Barclays Premier League so brilliantly, while Wigan have always been looking for a table.
