Wigan vs Swansea May 7, 2013

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Wigan will climb out of the bottom three for the first time since the end of March if they defeat Martinez’s old side at the DW.

Three points would also give the Latics the psychological boost of knowing they will walk out at Wembley for Saturday’s FA Cup Final above the safety line.

“Being out of the bottom three on Tuesday night, that’s not going to have a major say on where we end the season,” said the Wigan boss.

“We’re not viewing the game simply as a chance to move out of the bottom three. Each week the table has its twists and turns so, for me, the only thing to focus on is the opportunity to add more points to our tally.

“When May 19 comes around, that’s when we’ll focus on the table with a points tally that will help us achieve our aims.

“If you win against Swansea and lose the next two games, you’re not going to achieve the aim of staying in this league.

“It doesn’t matter if you’re out of the bottom three or not. I think what’s important is that we carry on performing in the manner that we did against West Brom on Saturday, and with that mentality, to make sure we get as many of the nine points that are left.”

Manchester City vs West Brom May 7, 2013

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Manchester City vs. West Brom

Date: Tuesday May 7, 2013.

Start time: 2:45 p.m. ET (7:45 p.m. British time).

Venue: Etihad Stadium, Manchester, England.

With the FA Cup final coming up next Saturday, Manchester City take on West Bromwich Albion at the Etihad Stadium in a Premier League encounter with little at stake for either side.

Both managers, though, are unlikely to see it that way, with pride at stake for both in a high league finish. City hope to confirm second place, while West Brom challenge for eighth.

The odds are stacked in the favour of the home side on the night, with City's impressive home record matched by a West Brom side who have been poor away from home in 2013.

Indeed, the Midlands outfit have won just one of their last six games in a recent run of disappointing form.

What the Baggies do have in their favour is a forward line capable of scoring goals on the counterattack, something their opponents must watch for throughout the 90 minutes.

Manchester City were undoubtedly poor in a 0-0 draw with Swansea on the weekend. Will Mancini's boys offer an improved showing on Tuesday evening, or will the lingering spectre of the cup final see West Brom to an unlikely victory? All will soon be answered.