In Pictures: Premier League: Wigan v Man Utd

Wigan 0-2 Manchester United: It's crunch time as Paul Scholes goes in hard on Wilson Palacios earning himself a yellow card

After an edgy start Manchester United are awarded a penalty by referee Steve Bennett

Cristiano Ronaldo steps up to take the pen in the driving rain at the JJB Stadium...

...and coolly sends Wigan keeper Chris Kirkland the wrong way

Ronaldo peels away and team-mate Wayne Rooney is on hand to join the celebrations

Substitute Ryan Giggs found himself with acres of space in the Wigan box and slots home United's second

The United players celebrate in style knowing that they are moments away from retaining the Premier League

As the final whistle blows United boss Sir Alex Ferguson jumps for joy...

...as do the Manchester United players.

Captain Rio Ferdinand lifts the Premier League trophy