Player Ratings vs Wigan

Shay Given - 7 - Had a very quiet first 70 minutes but made a couple of top saves late on to preserve the clean sheet.

Alan Hutton - 6.5 - Got away with a clumsy challenge in the box but overall did quite well against a tricky Moses. Got forward when possible but his crossing was poor throughout.

James Collins - 7 - Another typical Collins performance of blocks and headers and hoofing. Had one wobble in defence when Di Santo seemed to run straight through him just before the penalty appeal but otherwise solid.

Richard Dunne - 8 - Another fine display in a magnificent start to the season. A dominant display where nobody was able to find a way past him.

Stephen Warnock - 8 - I haven't been his biggest fan recently but I thought against Wigan he was fantastic. He made many key challenges and ran up and down the wing all day. Lets hope he can keep it up.

Stiliyan Petrov - 5.5 - Another game where he was off the pace. Whenever the ball came to him he seemed to take an age over assessing his options and then always picked the most negative one. Also he fannied about by wanting to take every corner short which just did not work.

Fabian Delph - 5 - Not a great performance once again. He gave the ball away in key positions too often and going forward his final pass was woeful.

Barry Bannan - 7.5 - Had a great first half where he created most of our chances. Almost bagged a goal from 25 yards early in the second half but began to fade after the second goal went in.

Stephen Ireland - 6 - Got more involved than I've seen recently which was pleasing but his final pass/shot still needs work. Game time needed but promising signs.

Gabby Agbonlahor - 9 - Ive already mentioned it in my previous post. His electrifying pace was terrorising the defence all day and took his goal brilliantly.

Darren Bent - 7 - Took his goal nicely and almost got one in the first half when he wrong footed the defence only to be denied by Al Habsi. Great to see him score at the Holte End finally.