Roberto Martinez is convinced Wigan can arrest a shocking record of four successive defeats at Old Trafford against Manchester United on Wednesday (Man United 2/9 draw 9/2 Wigan 14/1 Premier League – match bets).

Latics have shipped in 12 goals and scored only once at the home of the champions and DW Stadium boss Martinez has challenged his players to rise to the occasion and put the brakes on United’s Premier League title push (Man United 5/2 Premier League – Outright).

Victory for Sir Alex Ferguson’s side would move them to within two points of leaders Chelsea but Martinez has his own priorities.

Latics are just one point above third-from-bottom and managerless Bolton and Martinez does not want to get dragged into a relegation scrap going into the New Year.

“Playing Manchester United at Old Trafford is always a glamorous fixture and a special game,” he said.

He added: “Man Utd are the champions, one of the best teams in the world and we know it is going to be a tough game, but we are looking forward to the challenge.

“It is a game everyone expects Man Utd to win but we will play a role and try to upset the odds.”