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Burnley vs Wigan Athletic Live at FREE TV
Burnley will be looking to maintain their perfect start at home this season in the Barclay's Premier League when they host an up and down Wigan Athletic side. Burnley has been a two-faced squad this season, looking unbeatable at home but looking outmatched on the road. Last weekend Burnley put forth their best away outing of the season, but still fell to Blackburn Rovers. Wigan Athletic meanwhile has not earned a pointon the road since a week one victory at Aston Villa. Kick off between the two sides is set for 15:00 at Turf Moor in Burnley, UK. Game is live from TPS Star TV channel ( Might change or add more channels before kick off).
Last weekend Burnley left the friendly confines of Turf Moor to face Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park. Robbie Blake scored Burnley's first away goal of the season in the fourth minute, giving the Clarets a shocking 1-0 lead. Rovers didn't wait long to respond however as David Dunn scored in the eighth minute to pull Blackburn level at 1-1. Franco Di Santo gave Blackburn the lead in the 20th minute and Pascal Chimbonda extended Rovers' lead with a goal in the 42nd minute. Second half substitute Chris Eagles scored in the stoppage time, netting Burnley's second away goal of the season, but the Clarets still fell 3-2. Wigan Athletic meanwhile faced a tough visit from Manchester City last weekend. The Latics struck first, with Charles N'Zogbia scoring in the 45th minute. Wigan's jubilation was short lived as Martin Petrov pulled City level just one minute later. Defender Pablo Zabaleta received a second yellow card with 25 minutes remaining, leaving City down a man and fighting to hold on for a draw. Goalkeeper Shay Given had to make a fantastic save late to deny Wigan maximum points, earning a draw.
Wigan Athletic manager Roberto Martinez wants to see his side show the same fight on the road they have at home. Wigan has earned seven points in its last three home matches but has not secured a single point on the road since their victory over Aston Villa on opening weekend. Burnley's Wade Elliot has avoided a suspension for his alleged kicking incident last weekend against Blackburn involving Pascal Chimbonda. Referee Chris Foy did not witness the incident and upon reviewing game footage at the request of the FA, Foy could not say that he would have issued a red card to Elliot had he witnessed the incident. Under the FA's rules, Elliot cannot be suspended retroactively unless the referee is certain he would have issued a red card.
Despite last weekend's loss, Burnley remains in 10th place in the Premier League and could continue their strong start with a victoryat home this weekend. A victory for the Clarets could boost them further into the top 10 in the table. Wigan could use a victory to move closer to mid table.
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