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Hugo Rodallega the real victor
ROBERTO MARTINEZ will hand Hugo Rodallega his first start in six weeks when Wigan head to Newcastle looking to end a run of five straight losses.
Manager Martinez had feared Rodallega would miss most of the season with a knee injury sustained in last month’s 3-1 defeat at Everton.
Colombian Rodallega, 26, has been Wigan’s top scorer for the last two seasons and they have managed just six goals in their eight league games.
“For Hugo to come back so quickly is just a real example of how professional he is. It’s a real boost to the squad,” said Martinez.