Fabio Aurelio's free-kick is easily headed away by the Wigan defence.

There's three minutes for someone to get the winner.

Hugo Rodallega's free-kick beats Jose Manuel Reina but his effort cannons off the crossbar.

Jason Koumas is brought down by Javier Mascherano and Wigan have a dangerous free-kick.

It's a frantic end to the game with both teams going for the winner.

Albert Riera has a low shot which is cleared by Paul Scharner just before Robbie Keane gets there.

Maynor Figueroa sends in a dangerous cross but it's headed away by Martin Skrtel.

Jason Koumas is clipped by Lucas Leiva and Wigan are awarded a penalty.

Emmerson Boyce does well to get back and challenge Steven Gerrard, who had got away.

Ryan Babel is playing more centrally now for Liverpool as they go for the second, clinching goal.

Steven Gerrard bursts into the area but drags his shot wide from a tight angle.

Mido looks like he has a great chance to equalise but is just offside.

Ryan Taylor's corner is flicked on byAmr Zaki but the ball trickles out for a goal-kick.

Mido is trying his best to get Wigan back level but there's no-one in the area to meet his cross.

The game is much improved in the second half and it's getting a little niggly.

Wigan struggle to get the ball away following a run and shot from Yossi Benayoun.

Wigan are working extremely hard to force Liverpool back.

Mido breaks forward but Liverpool manage to get back in numbers to defend their lead.

Javier Mascherano has a cross which is helped over the bar by Mike Pollitt.

Ryan Taylor wastes a free-kick, ballooning it over the bar.

The crowd have found their voice as the pace of the game has picked up.

Yossi Benayoun makes an unchallenged mazy run but Fernando Torres can't complete the one-two.

Wigan are posing a danger from long throws and try to step up the pace.

Fabio Aurelio gets his free-kick up and over the wall but Mike Pollitt is able to make the catch.

Fernando Torres's pass is blocked by Emmerson Boyce and Steven Gerrard would have been through.

Fernando Torres is almost past Emmerson Boyce but the Wigan man recovers well to win the ball.

Wigan have started the second half brightly.

Liverpool have a free-kick 35 yards out and Steven Gerrard sends it just wide.

There's one minute of added time.

Mido sends in a low free-kick but it hits Amr Zaki and is cleared.

Wigan try to step up their game after conceding that goal.

Ryan Taylor sends in a free-kick after Mido is fouled and Wigan appeal for a handball but again Phil Dowd isn't interested.

Ryan Babel's right foot shot is spilled by Mike Pollitt but Wigan manage to clear the ball.

Wigan appeal for a penalty as Steven Gerrard appears to foul Paul Scharner but nothing is given.

Fernando Torres gets to a cross just ahead of Paul Scharner but his header is well wide.

Wigan have a corner and Emmerson Boyce puts his header just wide.

Paul Scharner puts in a great challenge on Ryan Babel who would have been through on goal.

Steven Gerrard is at the heart of everything for Liverpool but Fernando Torres doesn't look at his best just yet.

Steven Gerrard is offside as Liverpool look for the opening goal.

Amr Zaki is offside but it's a late flag and the Wigan fans aren't happy.

Daniel de Ridder is almost through but Javier Mascherano dispossesses him and pumps the ball forward.

Mido is now up front on his own following a tactical change by Steve Bruce and Wigan look more solid.

Ryan Babel is caught offside to end another Liverpool attack.

Liverpool win their first corner off Emmerson Boyce but there's an infringement in the area and Wigan have a free-kick.

Fabio Aurelio sends in the free-kick but it's well defended by Wigan.

Michael Brown impedes Steven Gerrard after he's released the ball and is lucky not to be booked.

Fernando Torres turns and shoots from the edge of the box but his effort goes wide.

Ryan Taylor bursts into the area but Jose Manuel Reina is quickly out to clear the danger.

Wigan haven't got into the game yet and are chasing Liverpool.

Fernando Torres hits the inside of the post with a glancing header from Steven Gerrard's cross from the left.

Liverpool feel they should have a free-kick after Emmerson Boyce appears to foul Fernando Torres but the referee isn't interested. .

Wigan win a free-kick after Javier Mascherano fouls Lee Cattermole but Liverpool soon have the ball back.

Liverpool are enjoying a good spell of possession and have settled into the game.

Steven Gerrard is already showing some great touches and Liverpool look dangerous.

Amr Zaki had left the field after a strong challenge from Javier Mascherano but is back on and looks okay.

The referee has a word with Alvaro Arbeloa after his elbow catches Daniel de Ridder.

Liverpool have an early free-kick but Steven Gerrard's delivery is just ahead of Fernando Torres.