Lucas Leiva had a 20-yard strike tipped over by Wigan keeper Ali Al-Habsi before the Gerrard-Torres combination again proved lethal for the visitors.

BBC: Fernando Torres puts Liverpool ahead at Wigan

In contrast, when Liverpool came forward they looked more threatening, and it was they who had the first goalbound effort courtesy of Dirk Kuyt's 25-yard drive, which Ali Al-Habsi saved.

BBC: Liverpool 1-1 Wigan

The surge in West Ham's confidence was instant, with Wigan keeper Ali Al-Habsi saving twice in swift succession from Stanislas' rising effort and Piquionne's header from only six yards out.

BBC: West Ham 3-1 Wigan

Without the solid goalkeeping of Pollitt - who owed his first start of the season to the ineligibility of Ali Al Habsi, the Omani on loan from Bolton - Wigan would have fallen behind long before they did.

BBC: Wigan 0-1 Bolton

Louis Saha missed a gilt-edged chance when Wigan keeper Ali Al Habsi blocked his strike before Tim Cahill's header hit the Latics post.

BBC: Everton 0-0 Wigan

Bendtner's goal-bound shot was well saved by goalkeeper Ali Al Habsi but fell to Arsahvin on the edge of the area and the Russian swivelled, shaped his body and angled a sumptuous volley into the corner.

BBC: Wigan 2-2 Arsenal

The visitors launched a swift counter-attack and Chris Herd saw a stinging shot gathered by Ali Al Habsi at the second attempt.

BBC: Bolton celebrate taking the lead against Lincoln

Evra headed home Park Ji-Sung's cross to break the deadlock before half time after hesitancy from Ali Al Habsi.

BBC: Man Utd 2-0 Wigan

As expected, Spurs dominated possession from the outset, although in the opening half-hour their best chances were two Younes Kaboul headers from corners, one smartly pushed aside by Ali Al Habsi, the other cleared off the line by James McCarthy.

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