Wigan boss Roberto Martinez not concerned by Premier League table yet
Tuesday 7 May 2013 08:36, UK
Wigan boss Roberto Martinez is more concerned with accumulating points than obsessing over the Premier League table.
Return
Midfielder James McArthur is set to return having been rested for Saturday's vital 3-2 win over West Brom.
The Scotland international still played his part at the Hawthorns, however, scoring with his first touch after coming on as a substitute and then heading off the line in the dying seconds.
Martinez has admitted that the 25-year-old did not appreciate the temporary axing but claims it was all part of the game plan.
"It was planned," explained Martinez. "James was our best player against Spurs (the previous week) and he didn't lose his place based on his performance.
"I knew the game would need energy, a second injection of blood in the last 20 to 25 minutes.
"James didn't understand that before the game but the attitude he showed was incredible and his first touch changed the game completely."