Wigan beat Liverpool
Published:Tuesday | March 9, 2010 | 9:33 AM
Hugo Rodallega fired Wigan to a 1-0 first-ever victory over Liverpool yesterday to boost their chances of avoiding relegation from the English Premier League and severely damage the visitor\'s chances of finishing fourth.
The Colombian\'s 35th minute goal pushed Wigan up two places to 14th and four points clear of the relegation zone.
It was Wigan’s first triumph over Liverpool after two draws and nine losses and after seven Premier League games without a win.
Liverpool remained sixth after their ninth loss of the campaign, a point behind fourth place Tottenham having played a game more.
Last season Liverpool finished runner up to Manchester United, which tied their record of 18 league titles.
However, Liverpool have not won the championship since 1990 and are struggling to compete with Tottenham, Manchester City and Aston Villa in the race for fourth place which would mean a shot at next season\'s Champions League.