Team News: Wigan Athletic, Aston Villa make changes

Wigan Athletic manager Roberto Martinez has made three changes for his side's Premier League clash against Aston Villa at the DW Stadium this afternoon.

Ali Al-Habsi returns in goal and replaces Joel Robles, while Ben Watson comes in for the injured Callum McManaman. Roman Golobart is given the nod ahead of Antolin Alcaraz in defence.

Villa boss Paul Lambert has also made a couple of changes to his team for today's match. Darren Bent starts his first match for the Villans since January in place of striker Christian Benteke, who is suspended.

Matthew Lowton has recovered from his thigh injury to take his place in defence, displacing Eric Lichaj in the process.

Wigan Athletic: Al-Habsi; Boyce, Golobart, Scharner, Espinoza; McArthur, McCarthy, Watson, Gomez, Maloney; Kone

Aston Villa: Guzan; Lowton, Vlaar, Baker, Bennett; Westwood, Delph, Sylla; Weimann, Agbonlahor, Bent