The full-time whistle goes at 2-0 to Chelsea. The Blues move third and close the gap on Arsenal and Manchester United to three points, while Wigan's sixth successive loss leaves them in the relegation zone.

89 - Caution Bramble is shown a yellow card for a late challenge on Sidwell.

88 - Wasteful Lampard Lampard does not make the most of a free-kick just outside the area as he sends a weak effort straight into Kirkland's arms.

86 - Substitution Skoko replaces Brown, who has battled hard this afternoon.

83 - Substitution Sibierski comes on for Landzaat as Wigan press on in the closing stages.

81 - Magnificent Melchiot Melchiot times a tackle perfectly to deny Malouda on the edge of the area.

78 - Substitution Essien, who has had a quiet afternoon in midfield, is replaced by Sidwell.

77 - Substitution Drogba makes way for Kalou.

75 - No intent Chelsea do not appear to be overly concerned about adding to their lead and most of the football is being played in their own half.

72 - Good defending Chelsea's back four have had to earn their money in the second half and Alex does well to block Landzaat's shot.

68 - Caution Drogba is booked for a tug on Brown's shirt.

66 - End to end The game is opening up as Wright-Phillips picks out Lampard. The midfielder's first-time shot is safely gathered by Kirkland.

63 - Ambitious Essien Essien tries to loop a volley over Kirkland but only succeeds in shooting way over the crossbar.

61 - Caution Landzaat is booked for protesting against a decision from Bennett.

59 - Alex to the rescue Brown gets space in front of goal and shoots powerfully, but Alex throws his body on the line to make the block.

57 - Injury scare for Belletti Belletti stays down after a collision with Koumas.

55 - Slow start from Blues Chelsea appear to just be going through the motions at present and are inviting Wigan back into the game.

51 - Wigan on the charge The Wigan fans are still in good voice and Wigan are driving forward in pursuit of a goal.

48 - A tough ask Chelsea have not conceded a goal in the Premier League since they played Manchester United in September, and Carvalho shows good commitment to block Scharner.

Back underway Wigan get the second half started. There are no changes to either side.

HALF-TIME The half-time whistle goes with the score at 2-0 to Chelsea. The Latics will not have given up hope of getting something from the game but for them to get a draw Chelsea will have to drop their level considerably after the break.

42 - Drogba goes close Chelsea win a free-kick in a dangerous poistion but Drogba sends his shot just over the crossbar.

40 - Clinging on Wigan are continuing to fight hard but they are being outplayed in every department and will be wanting the half-time whistle to go early.

38 - Wide from Wright-Phillips The Chelsea winger is enjoying himself down the right and he smashes a shot just wide from the edge of the area.

37 - Chance for Chelsea Belletti curls in a lovely cross for Malouda but the Frenchman prods his effort wide.

35 - Drogba concern Drogba signals to the Chelsea bench that he is feeling some discomfort in his knee. Andrei Shevchenko starts to warm up.

33 - Indiscipline Wigan's frustrations are starting to boil over as Valencia concedes another free-kick with a cynical foul on Malouda.

30 - Wright-Phillips run Wright-Phillips embarks on a dazzling run through the centre but his shot his weak and Kirkland makes a routine save.

26 - No possession for Wigan Chelsea have taken their foot off the gas temporarily but are still popping the ball about nicely and making Wigan chase shadows

20 - One-way traffic Chelsea are in ruthless mood and are looking for the killer pass every time they move forward.

17 - GOAL Belletti makes it 2-0 with a swerving shot from outside the area, although the ball appeared to go out of play in the build-up to the goal.

15 - Still in shock Wigan appear rattled after going behind but things could soon get worse unless they reorganise quickly. Chelsea are passing the ball around with confidence.

11 - GOAL Wright-Phillips plays in Lampard from the right and the in-form midfielder finishes neatly from close-range.

10 - Landzaat tries his luck Cech springs to his left to make a fine save from Landzaat's long-range piledriver.

8 - Penalty appeal bent goes down under presssure from Belletti but Bennett waves away the penalty appeal.

6 - First shot Belletti charges into the area and wins a corner with a shot that deflects wide off Kilbane.

4 - Brown up for the challenge Brown barges into Lampard for the third time in teh opening minutes. He is spoken to by referee Steve Bennett but escapes punishment.

2 - Bright start Wigan look full of urgency as Kilbane quickly closes down Belletti, but can they sustain the pressure on Chelsea?

Kick-off Hutchings shakes Grant warmly by the hand but how long will his smile last as Chelsea get the game underway?

Chelsea line-up Chelsea: Cech, Belletti, Alex, Carvalho, Bridge, Obi, Essien, Lampard, Wright-Phillips, Drogba, Malouda. Subs: Cudicini, Shevchenko, Sidwell, Kalou, Ben-Haim

Wigan line-up Wigan: Kirkland, Melchiot, Granqvist, Bramble, Kilbane, Valencia, Brown, Scharner, Landzaat, Koumas, Bent. Subs: Pollitt, Sibierski, Aghahowa, Boyce, Skoko

Team news Luis Valencia and Titus Bramble are fit enough to start for Wigan, but Antoine Sibierski is only on the bench. Chelsea are still without John Terry, Ashley Cole and Michael Ballack, while Shaun Wright-Phillips and Florent Malouda get the nod ahead of Joe Cole and Salomon Kalou.

Welcome to skysports.com's minute-by-minute commentary of Wigan's Premier League cash with Chelsea. Chris Hutchings' side have lost their last five games and may be feeling nervous about the prospect of entertaining Chelsea, who are in top form with ten goals from their past two matches.