The away end erupted at the lead, but they knew it was still too early to say anything.
Sheffield United tried to respond, but Wigan simply kept coming.
Their structure allowed them to maintain pressure without throwing everyone forward at once, and Sheffield United were struggling to find a way out.
Then came a corner, which Ezra delivered towards the near side, and Max Power, returning to the starting 11, attacked the ball.
The Sheffield players tried to dispute the effort in the air, but Max Power's header flew beyond the goalkeeper.
"Two to the good. And they have breathing space!"
Wigan had doubled their lead, and Sheffield United looked rattled.
They couldn't keep possession for long enough to relieve the pressure, and Wigan continued finding pockets around the penalty area.
Then, in the 39th minute, Carlo received the ball in space and instead of passing, took it forward and finished the move himself, executing one of his dribbling runs and turning it into end product.
