An injury-time strike from Emile Heskey earned Wigan a 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge to leave Chelsea's Premier League title hopes in tatters A second-half goal from Michael Essien had put Chelsea in front, but Heskey pounced in the 92nd minute to leave honours even and boost Wigan's own hopes of top-flight survival. In a first half of few opportunities it was Nicolas Anelka - who was given a rare opportunity in a central striking role - who had the best chance, but his header was saved by the excellent Wigan goalkeeper Chris Kirkland. Chelsea manager Avram Grant then introduced Joe Cole in place of the ineffective Florent Malouda at the interval and the midfielder made the difference in a lively opening to the second half. Kirkland was helpless to prevent Essien opening the scoring on 55 minutes as Anelka held the ball up well to allow his team-mate to slot in a side-footed effort from the edge of the penalty area. But with Chelsea seemingly over the finishing line, Heskey met a precise cross from substitute Jason Koumas to slot in at the far post deep into stoppage time.
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