Wigan Athletic boss Roberto Martinez admits Shaun Maloney has brought a "freshness" to their play.
Maloney hit the winner against Manchester United last week.
"He had a massive impact against Norwich and since then he has shown he is a player who is capable of that little bit of magic that gives you results," said Martinez.
"He makes the fans enjoy their football, which is something they really appreciate and has shown a real freshness in producing the quality we always knew he had."