Wigan Athletic chairman Dave Whelan has slammed Liverpool after Monday's win at the DW.

Rafael Benitez's men were beaten 1-0 by the Latics in a lacklustre display at the stadium which bears Whelan's initials.

He told Sky Sports News: "The big sympathy I have is for the Liverpool supporters because they are a fantastic lot.

"Liverpool are in a mess. The owners, being American, I don't think they feel what we (British club owners) feel.

"I'm really, really sorry for their supporters. We went to Anfield earlier in the season and there's absolutely no atmosphere and no heart at all at present.

"The supporters feel that and I think the players are starting to feel it."