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Superb Cardiff City player ratings as Everton loanee produces magic and forward oozes confidence at Wigan

Cardiff City's unbeaten run under interim manager Mark Hudson continued with a 3-1 win at Wigan Athletic.

Here's how the Bluebirds fared:

Ryan Allsop 8

Had very, very little to do with his hands. As tidy as you would expect with the ball at his feet.

Perry Ng 8

Wigan tried to play on his height and banged long balls towards him with Josh Magennis bearing down. Did well in the most part, though, and cool and calm in possession, as ever.

Read more: Bluebirds continue unbeaten run under Mark Hudson as Robinson, Ojo and Wintle score at Wigan

Cedric Kipre 8

Cardiff needed his height against the giant Wigan players, but just slightly less composed with the ball at his feet than in recent weeks. Defensively sound, though.

Jack Simpson 7

A fairly solid outing from the centre-back. Looked more comfortable with the ball at his feet and was up against brutish forwards. A job well done.

Niels Nkounkou 9 (star man)

Did fantastically well to produce the assist for Robinson, zipping a perfect ball into his path to finish. Then produced more magic in the build-up to Ojo's goal. Lives on the edge defensively, but it worked out this time.

Ryan Wintle 8

Started slowly but had a massive part to play in proceedings after the break. Had a goal disallowed for offside, before belting home his first goal for the club from a free-kick.

Andy Rinomhota 9

Backed up his excellent performance midweek with another very good outing. Covered every blade of grass and was never wasteful with the ball.

Joe Ralls 8

A really busy performance and Cardiff needed it. He was needed to break things up and keep things ticking over in possession.

Callum O'Dowda 8

A bit more of a defensive display at the start but then grew into it more as the game went on. Fantastic cross for Ojo's goal. A great player to have.

Mark Harris 9

Earned his start and gave exactly what you would want from him. Pressed high and always involved in attacks. Had one big chance which he spurned, but was otherwise faultless. Great to see him so confident.

Callum Robinson 8

Displayed his quality again with a tremendous finish and set Harris up for his big chance. A blow when he came off before the break.

Subs

Sheyi Ojo (Robinson '41) 8 - Was hugely effective on the break and caused all sorts of problems with the ball at his feet. Did well to bundle the ball in from an awkward height.

Kion Etete (Harris '71) 7 - Excellent to see him come off the bench and affect the game. Did a lovely little turn to spin his way out of trouble and get City upfield.

Romaine Sawyers (Ralls '71) 7 - Brought on to add legs in the midfield late on and was as composed in possession as you'd expect.

Curtis Nelson (O'Dowda '86) NA.

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