Shaun Maloney Nets Superb Winner as Wigan Atheltic Shock Manchester United

Shaun Maloney netted a super winner for Wigan Athletic over prospective EPL winners Manchester United. The relegation threatened club stunned United and produced another giant killing feat which could save their Premier League status.

Wigan recently downed Liverpool 2-1 at Anfield and now can claim the Red Devils as a victim, after a typically bold display. Roberto Martinez has his side still sticking to his principles of open, attacking football despite the very real threat of dropping down a division.

Former Glasgow Celtic starlet Maloney has added a touch of flair and assurance to the Latics forward line and his class made the telling difference against United.

Maloney worked a short corner with Jean Beausejour and exchanged passes with the Chilean attacking midfielder on the left-hand side of the box. Maloney then glided past a static Wayne Rooney, along the edge of the box, before unleashing a precise and decisive finish across David De Gea.

Maloney hoisted a shot with the inside of his right foot and managed to curl the ball over the United back line and bend it past De Gea. The strike epitomised Wigan's adventurous performance and Martinez's willingness to attack, no matter who the opposition are.

His insistence on trying to win every game, regardless of the situation or opponents, has come in for criticism. In particular, his tactics seemed at fault when his side decided to throw men forward against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, with the scores level at 1-1.

Martinez's reluctance to have his side scrap and play out a draw was ruthlessly punished by Chelsea's late winner. Yet Wigan were rewarded against United tonight, in producing the best result of their season by far.

With teams around them like Bolton Wanderers and Blackburn Rovers dropping a clutch of points recently, Wigan may just escape the drop. However, the games don't get any easier, as Martinez takes his team to North London to take on Arsenal in what will surely be another entertaining encounter.