Liverpool have won it thanks to Benayoun's strike 15 minutes from time, the Reds just about deserving the slender win.
90
That was a great chance for Wigan right at the end
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As the game goes into injury time, Agahowa wastes a tremendous chance to equalise, heading wide with the goal at his mercy
89
Substitution
Torres goes off, Momo Sissoko replaces him
88
Yellow Card
Melchiot is booked for dissent
87
Time is running out for Wigan now, but Liverpool look fairly comfortable at 1-0 with a few minutes left
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Aghahowa fouls the Liverpool hero Benayoun
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Koumas' free-kick is over as the Latics look for an equaliser with less than 10 minutes left
82
Substitution
Wigan make a change too, as Scharner, who has picked up a knock, is replaced by Ryan Taylor
82
Substitution
Pennant is replaced by Andriy Voronin by Rafa Benitez
80
Torres sees another shot blocked - this time by Titus Bramble
79
There's been a bit of trouble in the stands, as it appears some Liverpool fans are in the Wigan end
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Torres is caught offside as Liverpool press for a crucial second
75
The goal from the substitute is no more than the visitors deserve here
74
Yellow Card
And Brown is also shown the yellow card
74
Goal
Benayoun scores a fantastic individual goal, twisting one way then the other to finally put Liverpool in front
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Yellow Card
Javier Mascherano is booked for Liverpool
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Liverpool have managed at least eight shots on target but still Wigan hold on at 0-0
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Liverpool will be desperate to avoid another goalless draw - expect much more from the Reds in the last 20 minutes
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Gerrard blasts wide from distance
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The visitors are getting frustrated now, despite being the better side they are failing to create enough clear chances
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Koumas's pass finds Scharner but his lofted effort is wide
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That was a great chance for Kuyt, Liverpool really should be in front by now
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Boyce gets in the way of another shot - this time it's Kuyt who is frustrated
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Koumas' corner is met by the head of Mario Melchiot, but his effort goes over the bar
56
Substitution
Aurelio is replaced by the more attack-minded Yossi Benayoun for Liverpool
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That appeared to be a let-off for Liverpool, but they still hold the greater threat going forward
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Marcus Bent's effort is ruled out for offside but Wigan look unlucky as Pennant appeared to be playing him on
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Aurelio's cross from the left is blasted clear by Skoko
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Liverpool will be looking for some goals in the second half after two consecutive 0-0 draws in their past two league games
Second half
The second 45 minutes gets underway
Half time
Level at the break, but Liverpool have had the better of the game with Torres the closest to breaking the deadlock
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Aghahowa is caught offside and Wigan have offered little going forward so far
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Wigan will be delighted to get to half-time with the game still at 0-0
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Aurelio's latest cross is met by Scharner, who averts the danger
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Kilbane clears Aurelio's corner as Liverpool threaten again
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Wigan have frustrated Liverpool so far, defending well against Torres and co
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Pennant strikes one wide now as Liverpool look for the breakthrough
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Am ambitious overhead kick from Torres flies wide this time
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That was the clearest chance of the afternoon so far as the visitors continue to dictate
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Torres races clear and prods the ball past Kirkland after his initial shot is saved but the ball rolls just wide
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Wigan look to break but Paul Scharner fouls Hyypia
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Sami Hyypia goes down under a challenge but it's never a penalty before Torres fires straight at Kirkland - it's all Liverpool again
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Riise finds a bit of space in the area but again his shot is well blocked by the Wigan defence and Liverpool win another corner
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Josip Skoko's strike from distance is straight at Reina at the other end
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Jermaine Pennant's shot is turned behind after striking Kevin Kilbane, John Arne Riise's corner for the visitors comes to nothing though
17
Liverpool are enjoying slightly more of the play but it remains goalless at Wigan
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Kuyt finds Torres and the Spaniard finally gets a shot in but Boyce does well to block it
13
A string of free-kicks break up the flow of the game
10
The home side have regained their composure after a somewhat shaky start and it's very even so far at the JJB
9
Michael Brown gets a warning from the referee for a foul on Dirk Kuyt as Wigan enjoy more possession
7
Torres is caught offside, but the Wigan defenders are worried by his presence
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Marcus Bent tries his luck from distance but it never really troubles Pepe Reina in the Liverpool goal and flies wide
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Liverpool have made the brighter start here, with Torres again looking sharp up front
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Chris Kirkland is called into action early on, saving well from a Steven Gerrard free-kick
Kickoff
The action begins in this north-west derby at the JJB Stadium
Awaiting Kickoff
Fernando Torres retains his place in the Liverpool side after his midweek hat-trick while Fabio Aurelio makes his first start of the season, Wigan bring in Emmerson Boyce and Julius Aghahowa
Wigan Athletic
Liverpool
Full time
Liverpool have won it thanks to Benayoun's strike 15 minutes from time, the Reds just about deserving the slender win.
That was a great chance for Wigan right at the end
As the game goes into injury time, Agahowa wastes a tremendous chance to equalise, heading wide with the goal at his mercy
Substitution
Torres goes off, Momo Sissoko replaces him
Yellow Card
Melchiot is booked for dissent
Time is running out for Wigan now, but Liverpool look fairly comfortable at 1-0 with a few minutes left
Aghahowa fouls the Liverpool hero Benayoun
Koumas' free-kick is over as the Latics look for an equaliser with less than 10 minutes left
Substitution
Wigan make a change too, as Scharner, who has picked up a knock, is replaced by Ryan Taylor
Substitution
Pennant is replaced by Andriy Voronin by Rafa Benitez
Torres sees another shot blocked - this time by Titus Bramble
There's been a bit of trouble in the stands, as it appears some Liverpool fans are in the Wigan end
Torres is caught offside as Liverpool press for a crucial second
The goal from the substitute is no more than the visitors deserve here
Yellow Card
And Brown is also shown the yellow card
Goal
Benayoun scores a fantastic individual goal, twisting one way then the other to finally put Liverpool in front
Yellow Card
Javier Mascherano is booked for Liverpool
Liverpool have managed at least eight shots on target but still Wigan hold on at 0-0
Liverpool will be desperate to avoid another goalless draw - expect much more from the Reds in the last 20 minutes
Gerrard blasts wide from distance
The visitors are getting frustrated now, despite being the better side they are failing to create enough clear chances
Koumas's pass finds Scharner but his lofted effort is wide
That was a great chance for Kuyt, Liverpool really should be in front by now
Boyce gets in the way of another shot - this time it's Kuyt who is frustrated
Koumas' corner is met by the head of Mario Melchiot, but his effort goes over the bar
Substitution
Aurelio is replaced by the more attack-minded Yossi Benayoun for Liverpool
That appeared to be a let-off for Liverpool, but they still hold the greater threat going forward
Marcus Bent's effort is ruled out for offside but Wigan look unlucky as Pennant appeared to be playing him on
Aurelio's cross from the left is blasted clear by Skoko
Liverpool will be looking for some goals in the second half after two consecutive 0-0 draws in their past two league games
Second half
The second 45 minutes gets underway
Half time
Level at the break, but Liverpool have had the better of the game with Torres the closest to breaking the deadlock
Aghahowa is caught offside and Wigan have offered little going forward so far
Wigan will be delighted to get to half-time with the game still at 0-0
Aurelio's latest cross is met by Scharner, who averts the danger
Kilbane clears Aurelio's corner as Liverpool threaten again
Wigan have frustrated Liverpool so far, defending well against Torres and co
Pennant strikes one wide now as Liverpool look for the breakthrough
Am ambitious overhead kick from Torres flies wide this time
That was the clearest chance of the afternoon so far as the visitors continue to dictate
Torres races clear and prods the ball past Kirkland after his initial shot is saved but the ball rolls just wide
Wigan look to break but Paul Scharner fouls Hyypia
Sami Hyypia goes down under a challenge but it's never a penalty before Torres fires straight at Kirkland - it's all Liverpool again
Riise finds a bit of space in the area but again his shot is well blocked by the Wigan defence and Liverpool win another corner
Josip Skoko's strike from distance is straight at Reina at the other end
Jermaine Pennant's shot is turned behind after striking Kevin Kilbane, John Arne Riise's corner for the visitors comes to nothing though
Liverpool are enjoying slightly more of the play but it remains goalless at Wigan
Kuyt finds Torres and the Spaniard finally gets a shot in but Boyce does well to block it
A string of free-kicks break up the flow of the game
The home side have regained their composure after a somewhat shaky start and it's very even so far at the JJB
Michael Brown gets a warning from the referee for a foul on Dirk Kuyt as Wigan enjoy more possession
Torres is caught offside, but the Wigan defenders are worried by his presence
Marcus Bent tries his luck from distance but it never really troubles Pepe Reina in the Liverpool goal and flies wide
Liverpool have made the brighter start here, with Torres again looking sharp up front
Chris Kirkland is called into action early on, saving well from a Steven Gerrard free-kick
Kickoff
The action begins in this north-west derby at the JJB Stadium
Awaiting Kickoff
Fernando Torres retains his place in the Liverpool side after his midweek hat-trick while Fabio Aurelio makes his first start of the season, Wigan bring in Emmerson Boyce and Julius Aghahowa