Arsenal expect to have goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski (rib) and full-back Kieran Gibbs (hip) available for the Barclays Premier League clash against Wigan at the Emirates Stadium.

Striker Olivier Giroud serves the last game of his three-match ban.

Midfielder Abou Diaby (knee) is a long-term absentee.

Wenger admits he is unsure how Wigan's battling FA Cup win at Wembley will impact on their performance in a match Roberto Martinez's men must win to keep alive realistic hopes of staying up.

However, the Arsenal manager wants his team fully focused on delivering the required result themselves.

``Wigan had a contrasting week because they were on a low against Swansea when they lost at home, a game that of course was a massive game for them, but you could see on Saturday they have quality and they played a remarkable game when they played against Man City,'' he said.

``What kind of team will we face? We don't know. We know just one thing - we want to be at our best in a game of that importance.

``We are on a remarkable run, we have been hugely consistent and we are in a position where our destiny depends on us and we want to finish the job.''

Martinez will select from the same FA Cup-winning squad he took to Wembley.

The Latics boss is concerned about fatigue after a physically and emotionally draining final at Wembley and could freshen up the starting line-up.

Midfielder Jean Beausejour and defender Adrian Lopez could return for Sunday's final match of the season at home to Aston Villa.

Martinez accepts there is no margin for error in their final two matches with the team staring relegation in the face.

Anything other than victory would effectively send the Latics down - they have a vastly-inferior goal difference to nearest rivals Sunderland, who are four points ahead - just three days after winning the FA Cup.

But the situation is not an unfamiliar one for Martinez, as the last two seasons their top-flight existence has gone down to the final couple of matches.

``There is no margin for error, you need to win your 'finals' - that could be survival or winning trophies like we did on Saturday,'' said the Spaniard.

``You prepare for 10 or 11 months to get to crunch time and make sure you win the games and that is exactly the situation we are in.

``When you start the season you plan the campaign to try to be successful in the league: some clubs plan to win the league and some plan to stay in it.

``Six points at this stage of the season is vital. Two years ago we had to get all six, last season we had to get three out of six, other years we've needed one.

``I don't see it as an extra pressurised situation as the players have been coping with it year after year.

``We have six points to get and finish the season on a real high.``


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mukina2:

But the situation is not an unfamiliar one for Martinez, as the last two seasons their top-flight existence has gone down to the final couple of matches.

thank God Martinez knows, you have done it before, you aren't new to it

mukina2: ``There is no margin for error, you need to win your 'finals' - that could be survival or winning trophies like we did on Saturday,'' said the Spaniard.

yes no margin for error oo

mukina2: ``Six points at this stage of the season is vital. Two years ago we had to get all six, last season we had to get three out of six, other years we've needed one.

and God will see you through today. amen

OK.

Arsenal to go through the last qualifying place. took me a long time to decide who to choose between this and spuds, as I would also want spuds to represent England.

[s]I would swap Citeh for any of these two London Clubs if I could. Enough of EPL disgrace in the UCL [/s]

Goodluck gunners!

Common wigan !!!!

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This is the last game in the survivour series. In this winner takes all contest where a draw is useless to either side but only beneficial to Sunderland & Tottenham both teams MUST go out for a win am sure it promises to be a fascinating contest

fredoooooo: Common wigan !!!!

expect bottles on your head today during and after the match

mukina2:
expect bottles on your head today during and after the match

I go wear helmet , up wigan noni (still up wigan )

Havilah93: OK.

Arsenal to go through the last qualifying place. took me a long time to decide who to choose between this and spuds, as I would also want spuds to represent England.

[s]I would swap Citeh for any of these two London Clubs if I could. Enough of EPL disgrace in the UCL [/s]

Goodluck gunners!

Goodluck ko ebele jonathan gunners ni

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gunner go lose to wigan..... I bet..... If any one want or wish to bet

I sincerely hope arsenal qualify

wigan, make me happy please

eeehm!!please how can i post a new topic here?

Wigan do us proud.
Roberto knows what to do.

Roberto Roberto Roberto Martinez ! How many Times did I called you? Listen, you are the reason behind Roberto Marcini sack. . . . Please also be a reason behind Wenger Top 4 Lost. . . Lol

boron10: This will be like a final match. Arsenal will struggle sha. 3 points for wigan, na today una go see say Wenger sabi shed tears.

ode!!! u better face your own team...

boron10:
Eyah I know how it feels, going trphiless for 8 seasons and now on the verge of losing the top four position to arch rival.

My team have already qualified, nothing more to face. I hope wenger will not be bundled out of emirate after this match

Let see how it's goes for your team too... I don't feel bad cos they're trophyless after all the money is there... so be still gentleman

N:B. The List na turn by turn... Soldier go, Soldier Come, Soldier go.... There are seasons and reasons for everything thing in life...

What an historic fixture!
It comes with strong interest for both teams.
Team with super technical & physical tactics will emerge victorious.

I pray Arsenal will make me proud tonight.ARSENAL abeg i don tire for heartbreak oooooo.

As in seriously eeh, I pity ASSSNAL because hmmmm, me see dem crashing out from top 4 dis tym. It's even beta dey gv TOTTEHAM chance let'4 see wat dey've got to offer. BLUES FOREVER!!!!!

If you follow the EPL, you will know that Arsenal don't lose games at this point. Even the refs will be instructed to favour us. Let's do it! #COYG!

Up Wigan.
The Gooners are going down tonight!
watch out for the Blues 2moro.

slap1: If you follow the EPL, you will know that Arsenal don't lose games at this point. Even the refs will be instructed to favour us. Let's do it! #COYG!

That is my fear. The way they stole the match against Norwich

Arsenal go win mak I pity dem..I no wn spud. 2 represent epl in champ league,,I just. Cnt witsand de braggin of de mumu village bus sori vila bus or boas wich eva one

COYG!!

Roberto Martinez you're dealing with the coach of the decade. To defenders[wigan]- ur dealing with cazorla,walcott and podolski. Lolz...dnt see a chance for wigan.
Thank God Giroud no dey play today.
Without Arsenal my football battery is one bar.

Xb4Real: As in seriously eeh, I pity ASSSNAL because hmmmm, me see dem crashing out from top 4 dis tym. It's even beta dey gv TOTTEHAM chance let'4 see wat dey've got to offer. BLUES FOREVER!!!!!

If u want 2 giv d spurs chance, y can't u let dem go last season instead of u denying dem there right

Arsenal, Tottenham, all i have to say is u pple should watch out for Liverpool next season. u will be surprised