Wigan's unexpected 2-1 victory against Arsenal was the latest episode in their relentless climb out of relegation trouble. It was certainly no fluke - that result came hot on the heels of a dramatic 1-0 defeat of Manchester United, where Shaun Maloney's winner shocked the reigning champions.
They may have lost to Chelsea before that, but the Blues were the beneficiaries of two marginal offside calls that were never given. Prior to that, Roberto Martinez's men beat Stoke City 2-0, as well as earning a first win at Anfield against Liverpool.
Desperate circumstances can provoke the most unexpected of reactions, as Wigan's opponents are finding out.
For the majority of the season, the Latics have looked odds-on to go down. Let's be honest, for the past seven seasons they've looked like dropping out of the top flight. That was especially true when a nine-match losing run from September to November kept them firmly planted at the bottom of the table.
But, somehow they have again defied expectations. With four games left to play, they are now five points clear of the danger zone and enjoying a tasty sequence of results.