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Wigan V Aston Villa - view commentary, squad, and statistics of the game live. Wigan bow out with pride - Martinez Wigan's eight-year spell in the Barclays Premier League comes to an end on Sunday, but it will be a moment for pride and not regret, according to manager Roberto Martinez.

Aston Villa will be without suspended striker Christian Benteke for Sunday's final match of the season against relegated Wigan at the DW Stadium.

Aston Villa will press ahead with plans to make contract offers to three more of their first-team squad now that the club's Premier League safety has been assured.

The Italian tactician has announced an extended squad ahead of forthcoming international fixtures against Spain, England, Georgia and the Faroe Islands Norwich City midfielder Anthony Pilkington has been been named in Giovanni Trapattoni's 28-man Republic of Ireland squad ahead of summer internationals.

Chelsea will be looking to clinch a place in the top four when they visit Villa Park to take on Aston Villa in the only Premier League game on Saturday.

Aleksander Dragovic has long been linked with Arsenal and in recent weeks Everton.

Aston Villa right-back Matthew Lowton faces a late fitness test ahead of tomorrow's Barclays Premier League match against Chelsea.

He has been one of the most consistent players for Birmingham City in a frustrating season this year, but the fact he joined Aston Villa 's main rivals is not a reason they should snub the chance to re-sign him.

Aston Villa offered their survival bid another welcome shot in the arm as Gabriel Agbonlahor carried them to a 2-1 win over Norwich City and on to 40 points for the season.

Wigan are without left-back Maynor Figueroa for the remainder of the season while West Brom have striker Marc-Antoine Fortune suspended.

Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert has played down the emotion surrounding his return to Norwich tomorrow and insisted he is fully focused on maintaining his side's recent good form.

Fulham forward Mladen Petric is out due to a hamstring injury. Steve Sidwell is still suspended following his red card against Arsenal, but Dimitar Berbatov is available despite going off against Everton with a calf problem.

Sebastien Bassong is a doubt for Norwich after suffering an injury in the 1-0 defeat to Stoke City but Michael Turner is nearing a first-team return and could replace the centre-back. John Ruddy could be available again after edging close to match fitness but Andrew Surman remains sidelined.

Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert will assess the fitness of injured duo Ciaran Clark and Karim El Ahmadi ahead of Saturday's trip to Norwich.

Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert might favor to follow identical team that lost to Manchester United last day out.

Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert insists the battle to avoid relegation from the Barclays Premier League is far more open than a two-horse race.

LIVERPOOL'S own goal in the latest Luis Suarez affair has cost them dearly with the striker being banned for TEN matches.