Football News : Ronaldo hat-trick in Real derby win

Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates yet another goal in his incredible scoring run for Real Madrid.

STORY HIGHLIGHTS

• Real Madrid win city derby against Atletico 4-1


• Win restores four-point lead over Barcelona


• EPL leaders Manchester United lose at Wigan


• Manchester City cut the gap to five points at the top

(CNN) -- Cristiano Ronaldo grabbed his seventh hat-trick of the season as Real Madrid won the capital derby against Atletico 4-1 Wednesday.

The emphatic victory restored their four-point lead over Barcelona, who had closed up with a 4-0 drubbing of Getafe the previous night.

Ronaldo's incredible scoring season continued as he put Jose Mourinho's men ahead on 25 minutes with a thunderous free kick from 25 meters out.

Karim Benzema wasted a great chance to put Real further ahead before Gustavo Falcao's fine header on 55 minutes drew Atletico level in the Bernabeu.

But Ronaldo proved the inspiration again as he turned in the penalty area before shooting home on 68 minutes.

After Barca's win yesterday there was a bit of pressure, but we're happy with that and we have to look to win the rest of our games
Cristiano Ronaldo

Gonzalo Higuain was pulled down to win Real a penalty and Ronaldo struck it home for his 52nd goal of the season with seven minutes left.

Jose Callejon completed the home scoring as Real secured their second 4-1 win of the season over Atletico.

"After Barca's win yesterday there was a bit of pressure, but we're happy with that and we have to look to win the rest of our games," Ronaldo told Spanish television after his side's win.

In the English Premier League title race, leaders Manchester United were stunned 1-0 at struggling Wigan Wednesday to give chasing Manchester City a glimmer of hope.

Defending champions United had gone into the night's fixtures with an eight point lead and with the title all but conceded by their city rivals.

But Shaun Maloney's 50th-minute winner for Roberto Martinez's battlers breathed new life into the battle.

City were thrashing West Bromwich Albion 4-0 at the Etihad Stadium to cut United's lead to five points with five games to go.

One of those fixtures sees City host United on April 30, a likely title decider.

United took until deep into the second half to conjure up a shot on goal against Wigan, who moved out of the relegation zone at the expense of Bolton.

Maloney curled a superb shot past De Gea to seal a deserved three points.

"It was a disappointing night for us, we were second to every ball in the first half and we were completely dominated by Wigan," said Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson.

City, beaten 1-0 by Arsenal Sunday, gave Carlos Tevez a start and he rewarded them with a goal.

Sergio Aguero had already scored twice before halftime then Tevez struck on the hour after being set up by his fellow Argentine. David Silva scored the fourth.

In other action, Arsenal continued their superb late run with a 3-0 win at rock bottom Wolves to tighten their grip on third.

Robin van Persie opened the scoring from the penalty spot after Sebastien Bassong was sent off for pulling the Dutchman down.

Theo Walcott and Yossi Benayoun grabbed the other goals.

In the relegation battle, Queens Park Rangers improved their hopes of EPL survival with a 3-0 win over Swansea at Loftus Road.