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Wigan boss Martinez fears motivated Blackpool

Wigan Athletic boss Roberto Martinez admits concerns over facing Blackpool tomorrow.

He reckons Ian Holloway's play-off ­winners will take the form that stunned Cardiff at Wembley into their first Premier League match at the DW Stadium.

Martinez said: "It's the worst thing that could happen to us. The worst time to play them is the first game.

"You have been dreaming about the Premier League and have no fear. It is just a natural excitement and that is what Blackpool will have."

The Seasiders won promotion by ­throwing caution to the wind.

And Martinez said: "Ian will not change the way they play. They will attack and that will surprise people.

"They go at opponents instead of ­sitting back. Most teams that come up do not do that."

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