Conor McAleny's vicious first-half strike has helped launch Wigan Athletic to second position on the League One table.

The Everton loanee's 25-yard rocket left Walsall keeper Neil Etheridge with absolutely no chance. The look on Etheridge's face after the ball hits the net says it all.

After Sam Mantom equalised for Walsall, substitute Yanic Wildschut came on to score the winner for the Latics in injury time, taking their unbeaten run to 11 games.

For McAleny, his time in Greater Manchester so far has been encouraging. The 23-year-old's wonder strike against Walsall marks his second goal since moving to the DW Stadium on transfer deadline day at the start of the month.

I'm sure Roberto Martinez would have been sitting on his couch, watching McAleny's goal on Match of the Day with a great big smile on his face.

By Andrew Maclean