Wigan Athletic to parade FA Cup today
Town gears up for homecoming party
Martinez focused on survival
Wigan manager Roberto Martinez insists the club's FA Cup triumph will not be a distraction as they fight for Premier League survival.
Whelan: 'Martinez will stay at Wigan'
Wigan chairman Dave Whelan thinks FA Cup-winning manager Roberto Martinez will still be at the club next season.
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Wigan win FA Cup
Wigan caused the biggest upset in a generation by beating Man City in the FA Cup final.
They won 1-0 to secure the club's first major trophy in its 81 year history
For City - an embarrassing defeat to cap a disappointing season.
A defeat which leaves their manager Roberto Mancini desperately close to getting the sack.
From Wembley, our sports correspondent Chris Hall reports.
Cup winners face fresh test
Wigan manager Roberto Martinez will select from the same FA Cup-winning squad he took to Wembley when he returns to London to face Arsenal tomorrow.
The Latics boss is concerned about fatigue after a physically draining final at Wembley and could freshen up the starting line-up.
Provisional squad: Robles, Boyce, Alcaraz, Scharner, Gomez, Watson, Espinoza, McArthur, McCarthy, Maloney, Kone, McManaman, Al Habsi, Henriquez, Golobart, Caldwell, Di Santo, Fyvie
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Wigan parade plans on hold
FA Cup winners Wigan have put plans for a victory celebration on hold until their Premier League fate is decided.
The Latics beat Manchester City 1-0 at Wembley to lift their first major trophy but face Arsenal tomorrow for their penultimate match of the season
It would see them relegated should they lose.
"The club can confirm plans for a civic ceremony to celebrate the historic FA Cup Final victory have to be put on hold until the situation in the league becomes clear," said a club statement.
"An announcement will be made as soon as any further news is available.
"The club would like to take this opportunity of thanking the incredible support shown by all the fans who travelled to Wembley, plus the great support of Wigan Council and the people of Wigan and we will keep everyone informed."
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Whelan: Dream has come true
Wigan Chairman Dave Whelan says his dream has come true as Wigan won the FA Cup.
"I thought we would get Man City in the final and win 1-0," he said on ITV Sport. "The dream has come true. I'm repaid for 1960 when I broke my leg and we lost the match.
"We've now got to stay in the Premier League, we've done everything then. This is going to lift the lads so much."
Mancini dismisses rumours as 'rubbish'
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has dismissed reports that he will be replaced as boss in the close season as "rubbish"
Mancini was speaking to ITV Sport after his team lost the FA Cup final to Wigan 1-0.
Roberto Martinez tells of 'incredible' moment
Roberto Martinez has spoken of the 'incredible' moment of winning the FA Cup.
He told ITV Sport:
"It's an incredible moment. At half-time we were all really down as we thought we had played really well in the first half.
"There was a real feeling of maybe we had wasted our opportunity, but this group of players keep on fighting.
"I was thinking about extra-time and how to use the extra man advantage. It was incredible seeing the goal going in."
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