Roberto Martinez: Relegation a "tough lesson"

Wigan Athletic manager Roberto Martinez feel that his side will be all the better for their recent experiences and is eyeing a return to the Premier League in the future.

The Latics were relegated to the Championship following their 4-1 defeat to Arsenal just days after beating Manchester City to win the FA Cup for the first time in their history.

Martinez told reporters: "It's been a tough lesson of what football is all about - real highs and real lows. In our case it was a real contrast - as high as you can get and as low as you can get.

"In the last four years we've beaten all the top-five teams, we've played everyone eye-to-eye.

"I think we've created a phenomenal history for our football club, which means that once the club will come back at this level, it allows you to have that direction and try to look for a top-10 finish."

Wigan finish their campaign with a home clash against Aston Villa tomorrow.