Championship

COOK LAUDS LATICS, BIELSA LEFT BAFFLED

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The LeaguePaper Team
2 February 2020

By Neil Goulding

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Leeds’ Pablo Hernandez – who netted an own goal – is tackled by Wigan’s Joe Williams and, inset, Wigan enjoy their winner
PICTURE: PA Images

NO JOY: Leeds’ Jack Harrison puts a backheel wide of the post

JUBILANT boss Paul Cook has renewed hope his relegation- threatened Wigan can avoid the drop.
Pablo Hernandez’ unlucky 59th-minute own goal proved the difference as the Latics shocked title-chasers Leeds at Elland Road.
And defeat for Marcelo Bielsa’s misfiring team saw them slip to second in the table as titl...

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