Liverpool's expectation of qualifying for the Champions League distressed a fiasco as struggling Wigan gave an insipid performance to picked up their first win in nine games.
The Reds were completely indifferent and did not test goalkeeper Chris Kirkland at all at the DW Stadium, and they were punished by a strike from Hugo Rodallega in the first-half.
A Dirk Kuyt fault led to Wigan's goal, with Emmerson Boyce then crossing and Hugo Rodallega scored for Latics.
Charles N'Zogbia nearly scored a second for Wigan when he broke clear and the Martinez side held on for a deserved win.
Not for the first time this season, Liverpool played under their possibilities and received five yellow cards, including bookings for Torres and Steven Gerrard late on, summed up a woeful Monday for the Merseysiders.
Liverpool might have dominated possession in the second part but Wigan always used a strong weapon, counter-attack firing Reina
It was Wigan's first Premier League success over Liverpool and only their second over team of the 'big four' - the otherwise was at home over Chelsea earlier this season.
The victory ended a run of seven league matches without a win and lifted them four points clear of the relegation zone.
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