The 2006-07 campaign delivered a dramatic Premier League survival for Wigan Athletic as The Latics secured their top-flight status on a nerve-wracking final day. Leading the charge was their record signing Emile Heskey, whose 8 goals proved decisive in a campaign built on grit and a heroic 2-1 victory over Sheffield United to avoid the drop. It was a standout year that marked the club's successful battle to remain among the elite and remains a defining, high-stakes chapter in their modern history.