John Terry Hope to Wigan

JOHN TERRY has challenged Steve Bruce’s Wigan to pull off a final-day miracle against Manchester United.

Michael Ballack and Florent Malouda scored to keep Chelsea level on points with United with one game to go. And Blues skipper Terry said: “Wigan are safe and hopefully with a great manager like Bruce they will go for it against Manchester United next Sunday.”

A win at the JJB for Fergie’s men, who have a vastly superior goal difference, will seal it. But Terry is confident Bruce can inspire a shock — even though the Latics boss is an Old Trafford legend

Terry added: “Wigan are on a great run at the minute. They came to the Bridge and put on a very good performance and since then they have done well. “They’ll do the Premier League justice and will go out there wanting to beat United. We’ve worked our socks off all year, so we’d be disappointed if they don’t.

“We have seen many teams this weekend put out full-strength teams and really go for it even though they have nothing to play for. “We still have a tough game with Bolton and if we win we’ve a good chance.”

Grant’s side were sluggish in the first half against Newcastle but roared out of the blocks after the break to make it a week to remember for the Chelsea chief.

He said: “I have been watching English football for more than 30 years. “Sometimes I know I am too positive, but I believe in tradition. Steve Bruce won’t give the game to United, I know that, I don’t believe it.

“Normally United would be champions by now but anything is possible. There is pressure on them too.

“Kevin Keegan knows the beauty of English football. We believe we are in our best position since we lost at United.

“Our target from day one was to be in the final of the Champions League and improve our game. We’ve done more than we expected. We want to believe it can happen.”

Terry, whose central defensive partner Ricardo Carvalho was forced off with a back injury, added: “We’ve got a steely determination to fight United all the way.”

Toon boss Keegan reckons the title is heading to Manchester. He said: “Chelsea would be worthy champions but I don’t think they will win it. I cannot see United losing at Wigan.”(source: the sun)