London - Arabstoday
The west London club have lost only once in 12 Premier League meetings with the Lancashire side, and are high on confidence after ending Manchester City\'s unbeaten run.Wigan Athletic manager Roberto Martinez has Chris Kirkland unavailable due to a back injury, while young defender Patrick van Aanholt, on loan from Chelsea, cannot participate due to Premier League rules.Chelsea boss Andre Villas-Boas misses long-term absentee Michael Essien, who is out with an injury to his anterior cruciate ligament. Josh McEachran also remains on the sidelines due to an ankle injury he picked up against Liverpool. Meanwhile, Henrique Hilario is a doubt due to an illness.Wigan Athletic have conceded 15 goals at the DW Stadium this season in the Premier League. Only bottom placed Bolton Wanderers have shipped in more on home soil.Roberto Martinez\'s men are also on a dubious run of five games without a win at their home ground.Chelsea have lost to these opponents only once in their 12 meetings in the Premier League.The last three games between the two sides has seen the Blues scoring 15 goals without reply.