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Wigan boss Martinez stands by Al Habsi after Man City howler

Wigan Athletic boss Roberto Martinez say he won't axe Ali Al Habsi after his howler in defeat at Manchester City.

Martinez backed Al Habsi after his gaffe.

He said: "It is a strange moment. Ali is a very good goalkeeper but these things happen.

"It's a game of errors and in football sometimes you have to live through these cruel moments.

"But I am extremely proud of my players. It's not been going our way but we went face-to-face against a good team and kept them quiet."

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