Tigers still in the hunt after Wigan fail to widen the gap on bottom three

Pompey's Jamie Ashdown was by far the busier goalkeeper but his display was certainly not in the brilliant category as the Latics squandered a number of chances.

Although the draw lifted Wigan up a place to 16th they are only five points above Burnley and Hull City with the visit of Arsenal to come at the weekend.

A stunning volley from Danny Rose helped Tottenham secure a 2-1 win over north London rivals Arsenal which virutally puts paid to the Gunners' Premier League title hopes.

Midfielder Rose, a Leeds United academy product, was making his full league debut for Spurs.

And he marked it in style when he returned a Manuel Almunia punch with interest by unleashing an unstoppable volley to put Harry Redknapp's men ahead in the first half.

The home side doubled their lead through Gareth Bale early in the second half and although Nicklas Bendtner pulled one back for the Gunners, Arsene Wenger's men are now six points behind league leaders Chelsea, having played the same number of games.

Spurs are now just one point behind fourth-placed Manchester City in the race for Champions League qualification.

Aston Villa's faint hopes of finishing fourth suffered another setback despite Everton defender Phil Jagielka's injury-time own goal giving them a point.

Gabriel Agbonlahor's 50th goal for the club and Jagielka's late error cancelled out Tim Cahill's double.