Tonight's clash at the DW Stadium will present Latics with a thorough physical examination against Potters' up-and-at-them style which has upset more than a few Premier League teams.

And Martinez believes Stoke's success can be put down to one thing – doing the basics right.

He told the Evening Post: "Stoke are very good at what they do, and they have mastered it.

"They actually play a little bit more football than a lot of people give them credit for, and they have a few players – like Tuncay and Matthew Etherington – who are exciting when they get on the ball and make things happen.

"But they remain the best team in world football at doing what they do from throw-ins, from set-plays and working to a strategy.

"They have added another dimension this season, and have maybe gone up to a different level.

"Stoke can score from absolutely anywhere on the field, and our concentration levels has to be there for the full 90 minutes."

Full story in today's (Tuesday) Wigan Evening Post ...