Blackburn relegated as Wigan survive
Blackburn Rovers' manager Steve Kean (R) reacts during their English Premier League soccer match against Wigan Athletic in Blackburn, northern England May 7, 2012. — Reuters pic LONDON, May 8 — Wigan Athletic beat Blackburn Rovers 1-0 yesterday to secure their Premier League survival and condemn their beaten opponents to relegation from the Premier League.
Wigan's Antolin Alcararaz scored with a header three minutes from time to end Blackburn's 11-year stay in the top flight after a dismal season in which they have won just eight of their 37 league matches under manager Steve Kean.
Rovers joined Wolverhampton Wanderers in dropping to the championship as Wigan climbed to 15th in the standings, securing their top-flight status with one game left.
Bolton Wanderers or Queens Park Rangers will join Wolves and Blackburn in the championship next season. — Reuters
