Wigan chairman Dave Whelan has promised that Chelsea will not stroll past the Latics on their way to the Premier League title this Sunday, and insists that Roberto Martinez's side have what it takes to spoil the Blues' title party "for the good of football everywhere".
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Chelsea lead Manchester United by a point at the top of the table and with both sides facing seemingly straightforward fixtures on the final day of the season - Chelsea at home to Wigan and United at home to Stoke - it would appear that the title is destined to return to Stamford Bridge for the first time since 2006.
But Whelan, a friend of United boss Sir Alex Ferguson, insists that the outcome of the title race is by no means a foregone conclusion, and has promised that his Wigan side willl do their best to ruin Chelsea's day.
"We have beaten Chelsea once this season, plus Arsenal and Liverpool, so we know we are capable of giving any team a game on our day," Whelan said.
"We are not playing for Manchester United, we are playing for Wigan Athletic and for the good of football everywhere. It's a huge challenge - that would be the case for any team going to Stamfrod Bridge when Chelsea need a win to clinch the title.
"How can you feel your season is already over when you are part of a unique occasion like this? The mood in the dressing room is that the players are all up for it.
"They are ready for one final push and have a belief they can make it difficult for Chelsea. Football is all about dreams and it is a fantastic dream to have, that you can decide who wins the league."
Wigan may have handed Chelsea a shock defeat at the DW Stadium earlier this season, and also beaten Arsenal at home a couple of weeks ago, but the Latics will have their work cut out at Stamford Bridge as they have never won an away match against any of the "big three".
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