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Moses, Wigan Overwhelm Newcastle

Independent

Victor Moses' early double set Wigan on their way to yet another
big-time conquest as Roberto Martinez's men gave their survival hopes a
mighty boost by brushing aside Champions League hopefuls Newcastle.

Moses' quick-fire brace in the 13th and 15th minutes left Alan Pardew's Magpies reeling and further first-half strikes from Shaun Maloney and Franco Di Santo ensured the buoyant Latics had effectively sealed the points before the break.

Papiss Cisse twice hit the woodwork as the visitors rallied in the second half, but their hopes of holding down at least a top-four place in the Barclays Premier League had long since suffered a serious blow.

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