Substitute Christian Atsu (left) runs off to celebrate after scoring Newcastle's second goal of the night against WiganAtsu, who replaced Matt Ritchie in the 69th minute, unleashed a powerful left-footed shot to beat Jussi JaaskelainenNewcastle midfielder Mohamed Diame refuses to celebrate after scoring against his former club Wigan on Wednesday nightYoan Gouffran (left) and Isaac Hayden congratulate Diame after his goal put the visitors 1-0 up in the 26th minuteDiame places the ball beyond Wigan goalkeeper Jaaskelainen and into the bottom corner to give Newcastle the leadNewcastle striker Dwight Gayle (right) runs at Wigan's Craig Morgan during the opening period at the DW StadiumSummer signing Ciaran Clark (left) sends Wigan's Andy Kellett tumbling to the turf as they challenge for the ballNewcastle midfielder Jonjo Shelvey has a shot at goal as Stephen Warnock (left) slides in to put him under pressureWigan winger Yanic Wildschut (left) tackles Gouffran as he looks to regain possession for Warren Joyce's sideFormer Bournemouth midfielder Matt Ritchie (right) grabs the shirt of David Perkins as he attempts to get to the ballWigan midfielder Shaun MacDonald (right) slides in on Newcastle's Paul Dummett during Wednesday evening's clashNewcastle manager Rafa Benitez gestures on the touchline as he looks to return his side to the top of the Championship