Liverpool vs. BoltonVenue – AnfieldKick Off – 21:55 ISTReferee – Lee Probert
Liverpool FC will welcome Owen Coyle’s Bolton Wanderers to Anfield later tonight in what promises to be a cracker of a match.
A new look Liverpool managed to garner 4 points out of the possible 6 from the opening two fixtures, drawing against Sunderland at home and winning against Arsenal at the Emirates. On the other hand, Bolton made a thunder start to their campaign, thrashing QPR 4-0 at Loftus Road. Their second match was against cash-rich Manchester City at the Reebok Stadium. Bolton lost the match, but not before giving Manchester City’s superstars a run for their money.
Players To Watch:
Bolton manager Owen Coyle has confirmed that they will start with Gary Cahill at the back despite the rumors linking him strongly with a move away to Arsenal.
For Bolton, striker Klasnic has been in a great form, scoring 9 times in his last 13 premier league appearances. The Croatian scored the team’s second goal against Manchester City last weekend.
For Liverpool, a certain Uruguayan who has set the premier league ablaze since his arrival in January transfer window will attract all eyeballs once more.
Injury News:
Liverpool will be without long term absentees Captain Steven Gerrard (groin) and Glen Johnson (hamstring) while Bolton will miss the services of Alonso (broken foot), Mears, Lee Chung-Yong (both broken leg), Ricketts (Achilles).
Liverpool vs. Bolton in stats
> Liverpool have won nine out of the last 10 Premier League meetings between the two sides.
> Kenny Dalglish’s men have lost only one league game in their last 10 outings at Anfield (2-0 vs. Tottenham).
> The two teams have faced each other 58 times in league games at Anfield.Liverpool Win: 32, Bolton Win: 10, Draw: 16.
> The last time that Bolton beat Liverpool was in 2006, courtesy of goals from Gary Speed and Ivan Campo.
Probable Line Ups:
Liverpool:
Reina; Kelly, Carragher, Agger, Luiz Enrique; Downing, Adam, Lucas, Henderson; Suarez, Carroll
Bolton:
Jaaskelainen; Steinsson, Cahill, Knight, Robinson; Eagles, Muamba, Reo-Voker, Petrov; K Davies, Klasnic
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