Wigan 0-4 Man Utd

Javier Hernandez and Robin van Persie scored twice as Premier League leaders Manchester United coasted past Wigan to preserve their seven-point advantage. The Mexican striker side-footed the opener after Ali Al Habsi had parried Patrice Evra's shot into his path. United went 2-0 up when Van Persie turned Ivan Ramis and curled a sublime shot into the far corner. Hernandez lashed home Van Persie's deflected free-kick before the Dutchman turned in Danny Welbeck's low cross. United	s eighth win in nine league games maintained their grip on top spot in the table at the end of a busy Christmas schedule and provided a fitting way for manager Sir Alex Ferguson to celebrate turning 71 on New Year's Eve. Wigan, in contrast, appear destined for their annual relegation fight after sliding to 17th place, just one point above the drop zone.