United claim title

Few would begrudge the Red Devils their latest success, even if the free-flowing attack that has propelled them to glory by two points over Chelsea - who drew 1-1 with Bolton - was strangely muted.

Certainly anyone still daring to suggest Steve Bruce was happy enough to do his old club a favour clearly was not inside a stadium where the vast majority wanted a home win.

And how Wigan did their supporters proud as they controlled possession for long periods and enjoyed the majority of chances.

Emile Heskey was a particular thorn in the side of Rio Ferdinand and Nemanja Vidic and, with Antonio Valencia providing flashes of inspiration from the flanks, United were wobbling.

But Michael Brown, Jason Koumas and Marcus Bent all failed to convert half chances and they were made to pay when Emmerson Boyce fouled Wayne Rooney in the box and Ronaldo kept his cool to score.

And although Wigan created chances, the title was clinched for the visitors when, 10 minutes from time Rooney provided the killer pass for Giggs to wrap up yet another title.