Wigan Athletic picked up an invaluable three points in their fight for Championship survival at the weekend, easing past fellow strugglers Bolton Wanderers by five goals to two.

It was shaping up to be the biggest game of both sides' seasons, with Paul Cook's men knowing that a win would surely allay any fears or concerns over relegation to the third tier this term.

And it was the Latics who dominated against a Bolton side that looked destined for the drop - goals from Joe Garner, Gavin Massey, Nick Powell, Michael Jacobs and Leon Clarke secured a crucial three points for the Lancashire side.

The result at the DW Stadium leaves Cook's men sitting three points clear of the relegation zone, whilst the Trotters looked resigned to relegation to League One, sitting eight points adrift of safety.

Here, we take a look at three things we learnt about Wigan at the weekend...

They can rise to the big occasion

With the pressure well and truly on for Wigan at the weekend, their victory proves that they can rise to the big occasion.

When the chips are down and the Latics are desperate for a win, they fail to disappoint, having picked up some impressive home wins against the likes of QPR and Aston Villa, and now Bolton Wanderers,

They possess real character and togetherness, and it is clear to say after a fine victory over the Trotters.

They will be lucky to keep Nick Powell beyond this season

I think many would agree that Powell is Wigan's standout performer, and without him, they may well have found themselves sitting even further down the table this term.

The playmaker added another goal and another assist to his tally of six goals and six assists at the weekend, and was a constant threat to a vulnerable Bolton defence.

With Rangers and Celtic declaring an interest in the player earlier on in the season, they will find themselves very lucky to keep him beyond this season.

They aren't safe just yet

There is no getting away from the fact that it was a massive win for Wigan at the weekend, but there is also no denying that there is still work to be done for Cook's men.

They are only three points clear of safety, and with the Championship as tight and as competitive as it is, there is no room for error.

Bolton rarely threatened at the weekend, yet they still managed to concede two goals, therefore their defence could be an area for the side to work on.