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Wigan Athletic v Man City preview: Contrasting fortunes for Greater Manchester duo since 2013 FA Cup final

Wigan Athletic beat Man City in the 2013 FA Cup Final, but both teams have gone their opposite ways since. MM looks at the journey of the two Greater Manchester clubs over the past four-and-a-half years ahead of Monday’s FA Cup fifth-round clash.

Comment: Man City’s youth team dominance has put Man Utd in the shade

It is less than a year on from the classically highbrow opening of Manchester City’s gleaming, new academy campus in December 2014, yet already the rhythmic effects of the tip in power from west Manchester to east is being felt.

‘We relish the challenge’: Bolton manager Lennon up for fight of saving Wanderers

Neil Lennon has underscored his hunger to keep fighting, as Bolton look to turn round their dreadful form with a home win against Leeds United tomorrow.

A born leader: New Wigan boss Caldwell says he was always destined to manage

Former Wigan Athletic defender Gary Caldwell will be the third manager of the club this season after Malky Mackay got the sack last weekend and Uwe Rosler suffered the same fate before him.

Searching for a spark: Wigan now about the ‘fine details’ says Mackay

Wigan managed to pull a goal back after falling behind twenty minutes in, but it was Watford who had the last laugh netting their second in the 82nd minute to grab the three points on Saturday.

Wigan Athletic take a punt on ‘honourable’ man Malky Mackay as new manager

Mackay was reported to have sent racist, sexist and homophobic texts while in his old post at Cardiff, but Wigan chairman Dave Whelan is convinced he is the right man for the job.

Farewell to Uwe: Wigan sack Rosler after ‘alarming’ run of results forces Whelan to act

Rosler, 45, was brought to the north west by owner Dave Whelan from west London club Brentford just under 12 months ago and helped Wigan secure a fifth-place finish last season before the team’s form dipped drastically this term.

Gone Guys: ‘Embarrassed’ Rosler set to ring changes at underperforming Wigan

The Latics lost 3-1 to Bolton Wanderers away from home on Friday night where they completely fell apart in the second half to concede three goals in quick succession after a strong first half performance.

‘Speechless’ Rosler tells Wigan to prove their worth after another wasteful outing

Albion scored inside the first minute and despite Wigan’s control over the game from then on, their seventeen shots on goal all went begging.

‘We are ready’: Rosler praises Wigan’s mental strength ahead of Brighton and Bolton

The Latics drew 3-3 against Fulham on Saturday, once again coming from behind to salvage something from a game.

The time is now: Rosler tells Wigan to start long winning run against Fulham

Rosler will be locking horns with Fulham manager and ex Manchester City teammate Kit Symons at the weekend, his counterpart equally in need of a victory after his side lost 5-2 to Derby in mid-week.

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