The Teessiders will be looking to bounce back following Saturday’s 3-2 defeat at Brentford and haven’t won since New Year’s Day. Our Boro writer Joe Nicholson has picked the starting XI he would choose to face the Latics – scroll down and flick through our picture gallery to see if you agree with his selections and formation:
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. LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 14: Djed Spence of Middlesbrough during the FA Cup Third Round Replay match between Tottenham Hotspur and Middlesbrough at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on January 14, 2020 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)
Middlesbrough defender Djed Spence. | 2020 Getty Images Photo: Justin Setterfield
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. GK: Aynsley Pears
Will be hoping to keep his first clean sheet since New Year's Day. | 2019 Getty Images Photo: George Wood
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. RWB: Djed Spence
Was left on the bench at Brentford after starting 10 consecutive games. | 2020 Getty Images Photo: Justin Setterfield
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. CB: Jonny Howson
Had a tough task playing right-back against Said Benrahma at Brentford. His versatility gives Boro options. | 2020 Getty Images Photo: Alex Livesey
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. CB: Harold Moukoudi
Impressed on his debut against Brentford. Could be a key player for the rest of the season. | 2020 Getty Images Photo: Julian Finney
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1. GK: Aynsley Pears
Will be hoping to keep his first clean sheet since New Year's Day. | 2019 Getty Images Photo: George Wood
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2. RWB: Djed Spence
Was left on the bench at Brentford after starting 10 consecutive games. | 2020 Getty Images Photo: Justin Setterfield
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3. CB: Jonny Howson
Had a tough task playing right-back against Said Benrahma at Brentford. His versatility gives Boro options. | 2020 Getty Images Photo: Alex Livesey
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4. CB: Harold Moukoudi
Impressed on his debut against Brentford. Could be a key player for the rest of the season. | 2020 Getty Images Photo: Julian Finney