And on the stroke of half time the Latics were denied a penalty after Vidic hauled down N'Zogbia but Wigan's appeals were waved away by referee Martin Atkinson.

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Fortunately for all, the tempo increased after the break and Gerrard fizzed a drive straight at Paul Robinson before having a penalty shout rejected after a coming together with N'Zonzi.

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Brazil midfielder Elano made it 4-0 from the penalty spot just before an hour's play, then Ousmane N'Doye netted a consolation on 63.

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