Wigan footballers have prepared a first-rate surprise with a victory at home against Manchester United 1-0 in the 33rd round of Premiership.
Wigan with this very important success in the struggle to stay in Premier league,Wigan also end two large series. The United before the game had eight consecutive victories in the championship with 11 wins and one draw in the last 12 rounds. Also, Manchester United won all 13 games against against Wigan in Premier league, who had never won a single point against Red Devils, and on this occasion he took all three!
Credits for this belong to Shaun Maloney, who at 50 minute, scored a goal with right foot outside the penalty area. The hosts deserved this victory, they had dominance in shots (13-9), the shots in the goal posts (3-1) and corner kicks (7-3). Wigan has escaped from the relegation zone. Now he is the first “above the line” with two points more than Bolton, Blackburn and three of nine of Wolverhamtona.
Highlights : Wigan – Manchester United 1-0 (Maloney 50)