FIND out how the M.E.N's Neil Barker rated the wigan players.

POLLITT: solid display, good saves, but he had no chance with the Chelsea goal. 7

CHIMBONDA: He looks a great signing by Paul Jewell and showed many quality touches. 7

BAINES: Competed manfully, but found Robben and Wright-Phillips a handful at times. 6

DE ZEEUW: A real skipper's knock from the inspirational Dutch centre-half. 8

HENCHOZ: Was cool, composed, and, like De Zeeuw, never upstaged. 8

TEALE: Good bursts of speed, but as usual dogged by inconsistency.6

BULLARD: Neat, and he took to Premiership football like a duck to water. 7

FRANCIS: He looks another good acquisition, and was strong throughout. 6

MAHON: No excuses for his bad first-half miss - taking chances like that are vital at this level. 6

CAMARA: Who needs Ellington with this fellow in town? Very encouraging debut. 7

ROBERTS: Strong, but surprisingly never able to stamp his authority as he can do. 6

SUBSTITUTES

Johansson (62) for Camara: Could have been Wigan's match-winner 6. Not used: Gary Walsh, Matt Jackson, Ryan Taylor, Steve McMillan.

CHELSEA: Cech, Ferreira, Del Horno, Gallas, Terry, Robben (Cole 46), Makelele, Lampard, Gudjohnsen (Wright-Phillips 46, Duff (Crespo 59), Drogba. Subs not used: Cudicini, Hutch.

GOAL: Chelsea: Crespo (92)

BOOKINGS: Wigan: Mahon (45).

REF: Mark Clattenburg (Tyne & Wear) 7. ATT: 23,575.

Read Neil Barker's match report below.

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