Wigan Athletic's Mario Melchiot (C) and Antonio Valencia (R) challenge Manchester United's John O'Shea for the ball during their English Premier League soccer match in Wigan, northern England, May 13, 2009. Reuters Pictures 6 months ago

Wigan Athletic's Mario Melchiot (C) and Antonio Valencia (R) challenge Manchester United's John O'Shea for the ball during their English Premier League soccer match in Wigan, northern England, May 13, 2009.

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  1. BURNLEY, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 24: Maynor Figueroa of Wigan goes off injured during the Barclays Premier League match between Burnley and Wigan Athletic at Turf Moor on October 24, 2009 in Burnley, England.
  2. WIGAN, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 26: Robert Martinez Manager of Wigan Athletic during the Barclays Premier League match between Wigan Athletic and Chelseaat JJB Stadium on September 26, 2009 in Wigan, England.
  3. WIGAN, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 26: Paul Scharner of Wigan Athletic celabrates scoring during the Barclays Premier League match between Wigan Athletic and Chelsea at DW Stadium on September 26, 2009 in Wigan, England.
  4. WIGAN, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 26: Titus Bramble of Wigan Athletic gets to the ball ahead of Didier Drogba during the Barclays Premier League match between Wigan Athletic and Chelseaat DW Stadium on September 26, 2009 in Wigan, England.
  5. WIGAN, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 26: Titus Bramble of Wigan Athletic celebrates scoring during the Barclays Premier League match between Wigan Athletic and Chelsea at DW Stadium on September 26, 2009 in Wigan, England.
  6. WIGAN, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 26: Titus Bramble of Wigan Athletic celabrates scoring during the Barclays Premier League match between Wigan Athletic and Chelsea at DW Stadium on September 26, 2009 in Wigan, England.
  7. WIGAN, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 28: Mario Melchiot of Wigan battles with Andy Reid of Sunderland during the Barclays Premier League Match between Wigan Athletic and Sunderland at The DW Stadium on November 28, 2009 in Wigan, England.
  8. HULL, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 03: Mario Melchiot of Wigan in action during the Barclays Premier League match between Hull City and Wigan Athletic at KC Stadium on October 3, 2009 in Hull, England.
  9. HULL, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 03: Mario Melchiot of Wigan in action during the Barclays Premier League match between Hull City and Wigan Athletic at KC Stadium on October 3, 2009 in Hull, England.
  10. WIGAN, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 26: Nicolas Anelka of Chelsea cannot stop Mario Melchiot of Wigan Athletic during the Barclays Premier League match between Wigan Athletic and Chelseaat JJB Stadium on September 26, 2009 in Wigan, England.
  11. LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 19: Mario Melchiot of Wigan is challenged by Eduardo of Arsenal during the Barclays Premier League match between Arsenal and Wigan Athletic at the Emirates Stadium on September 19, 2009 in London, England.
  12. LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 19: Mario Melchiot of Wigan is challenged by Eduardo of Arsenal during the Barclays Premier League match between Arsenal and Wigan Athletic at the Emirates Stadium on September 19, 2009 in London, England.
  13. MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 03: John O' Shea of Manchester United gestures during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester United and Sunderland at Old Trafford on October 3, 2009 in Manchester, England.
  14. MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 03: John O' Shea of Manchester United gestures during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester United and Sunderland at Old Trafford on October 3, 2009 in Manchester, England.
  15. MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 03: Andy Reid of Sunderland battles for the ball with John O'Shea of Manchester United during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester United and Sunderland at Old Trafford on October 3, 2009 in Manchester, England.
  16. MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 30: John O' Shea of Manchester United in action during the UEFA Champions League Group B match between Manchester United and VfL Wolfsburg at Old Trafford on September 30, 2009 in Manchester, England.

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