Sam Morsy has admitted Wigan Athletic could have challenged for a Championship play-off spot but for dropping too many points this season.
The DW Stadium outfit gained promotion to the Championship last season as League One champions.
They have managed to retain their place in the English second-tier after collecting 49 points from 45 matches to be placed 18th on the table, with only one game remaining.
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Although the midfielder is consoled by his side avoiding relegation, he wants them to learn from their shortcomings that prevented them from achieving their target of gaining promotion to the Premier League.