Newcastle 3-0 Wigan - 6 Things We Learnt
Newcastle United stopped the rot last night with a comfortable 3-0 win over 10 man Wigan Athletic at St James Park. Demba Ba delivered a brace, whilst Gael Bigiramana allayed any doubt with a 20-yard stunner 5 minutes from time. Wigan were reduced to 10 men with a harsh penalty decision in 13th minute which saw Maynor Figueroa use his strength too excessively in the box and promptly receive his marching orders from referee Mike Jones. Ba converted from the spot. Before Wigan manager Roberto Martinez could react Davide Santon had cut inside following a strong run down the left wing and fired a stinging shot which Ali Al-Habsi palmed into Demba Bas path who cooly slotted homet. Although the Latics started the 2nd half strongly, it was a relatively comfortable 3 points for United with the away team failing to manufacture any clear-cut chances. It was only Newcastles 2nd clean sheet of season and, aside from that, what were the other bits of news to come out of St Jamess Park last night?