It appeared as though all was going to plan, with his 30th-minute header setting the Blues on course to a deserved victory that takes them four points clear of Manchester United at the top of the Premier League.

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Paul Scharner's spectacular first-half header from just inside the box looked to have put Wigan on course for a win.

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