Johann Gudmundsson's pass, cut inside Ivan Ramis and his well-struck shot arrowed into the top corner beyond Carson.

Yet Wigan responded in the right fashion as McManaman equalised in the 22nd minute.

Charlton 2 Wigan 1 - Highlights

James McArthur, who started after Wigan turned down a £4million bid from Premier League newcomers Burnley, provided the assist for the winger.

McManaman turned Charlton full-back Rhoys Wiggins inside out and directed his left-footed effort neatly past Stephen Henderson from an acute angle.

It was Wigan's first goal at the Valley in the fourth meeting between the clubs in south London.

Wigan left-back Andrew Taylor was booked by referee Andy D'Urso for a foul on Gudmundsson, but the visitors were growing into the contest.

Emyr Huws, on loan from Manchester City, fired a long-range shot over thecrossbar, but the intent was there.

This was an entertaining encounter and Bob Peeters' Charlton side created chances of their own.

Cousins supplied Wiggins and the left-back saw his shot well saved by Carson.

Rosler made a change at the interval, introducing Shaun Maloney for the ineffective Riera.

But Charlton continued to threaten through the impressive Gudmundsson, whose shot was easily handled by Carson.

Then Carson was forced into action in the 55th minute when Igor Vetokele's burst left Ramis trailing and his shot was deflected off James Perch which needed the smart reflexes of the England keeper at his near post.

Moussa was brought on by the home side for the industrious centre-forward George Tucudean, but there were not too many goal-scoring opportunities of note.

Charlton were dealt a blow when goalkeeper Henderson limped