Liverpool recorded only their third win in 10 league games as celebrations of 50 years since Bill Shankly became manager were marked by narrowly defeating Wigan 2-1 at Anfield.

David Ngog and Fernando Torres scored the goals for the Reds, the former after only nine minutes.

But instead of instilling confidence it was Wigan who looked dangerous against a nervy Liverpool side.

Substitute Torres proved the Kop’s hero again with a late second and Charles N’Zogbia netted in injury time to give the Latics a goal they deserved.