January 24 2014

FA Cup

Crystal Palace face the cup holders Wigan Athletic in the 4th round of the FA Cup on Saturday.

Wigan team news

Wigan manager Uwe Rosler will be without Shaun Maloney (hip) and Gary Caldwell (achilles) for the 3pm kickoff at the DW Stadium.

Ivan Ramis will also miss out with a groin problem.

Wigan's squad now includes recent signings Nicky Maynard, Tyias Browning and Chelsea's midfielder Josh McEachran.

Former Palace stars Ben Watson and Emmerson Boyce could both feature against their former club.

Palace team news

Paddy McCarthy is in Tony Pulis' mind as he continues his full recovery from a long term injury. He was on the bench for the 3rd round tie against West Bromich Albion.

Jack Hunt (broken ankle) and Glenn Murray (cruciate ligament) are still a couple of weeks away from action, while Jerome Thomas and Kagisho Dikgacoi are still suffering from calf problems, although the latter could play some part at the weekend.