Wigan Athletic and Bolton Wanderers have fought out a 0-0 draw that leaves both sides deep in trouble at the foot of the English Premier League football table.
With Portsmouth stranded at the bottom with only 16 points from their 25 matches, two of the seven clubs above them are battling to avoid the drop and are separated by only three points.
Sunderland, in 13th place are at the front of the struggling pack with 26 points from their 25 matches, with Wigan 14th on 25 points and Bolton, in 18th place but still in the relegation zone on 23 points.
