Jason Koumas has hit out at critics which have branded Wigan Athletic as relegation favourites.

"We've made a good start but it could have been better," Koumas told the Manchester Evening News. "If we'd had a bit of luck in the opening game at Everton, we might have had three out of three.

"Some people have got us down as relegation fodder but there's no chance of that. We have a decent team here, some good footballers, and we are not surprised at the start we've made.

"I see us winning a lot of games this season and I just can't see it being a struggle.

"There are goals in this team, we are confident, and as long as we keep it tight at the back, I'm sure that we will win a lot of games.

"For me, it's great to be back in the Premier League. It's the only place to play, and you look forward to every game.

"We know it's going to be tough at West Ham. The last time I was there with West Brom a couple of years ago, we were 3-0 down and still won 4-3."