Poolman SG says .... "As good as the revival is under Gary Megson, I think beating Manchester United at home last weekend will have taken a lot out of Bolton. Liverpool are still unbeaten in the league, so they should take this. " His prediction : Liverpool 2-0
Poolman SG Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez has named an unchanged squad for Bolton's visit. Benitez is still without Xabi Alonso and Jermaine Pennant, both long-term injuries and selects from the men that beat Porto in the Champions League. Bolton manager Gary Megson is forced into making three changes to his line-up for the trip to Anfield. Kevin Nolan and Nicky Hunt are banned, and Liverpool loanee Danny Guthrie cannot play but Gavin McCann should be ok despite a head wound against Aris.
Poolman SG Liverpool : Reina, Arbeloa, Finnan, Carragher, Hyypia, Riise, Kewell, Gerrard, Mascherano, Lucas, Sissoko, Aurelio, Benayoun, Babel, Voronin, Crouch, Torres, Kuyt, Itandje.
Poolman SG Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez:"Last season we won 3-0 just after Christmas time when they were tired but it will be difficult this time because physically they will be fit and fresh. "They scored early against Manchester United so they had confidence and United were fighting against 11 lions. "The difference is not so big between the teams in the Premier League and in one game, 11 against 11, anything can happen. You have to be careful from beginning to end."
Poolman SG LAST SEASON'S CORRESPONDING GAME Liverpool 3-0 Bolton Wanderers 1 January 2007 - Ref: Graham Poll Liverpool scorers: Crouch 61, Gerrard 63, Kuyt 83
Medicated Oil SG Liverpool 1 - Bolton 1 Bolton have confidence and players to hold up Liverpool players tonight. Liverpool won against Newcastle United as the geordies were in a worse mess. I watched the match last night and they were struggling against Blackburn even taking the lead first. If momo the ball loser is playing tonight, it will be a real test for Liverpool to play with 10 mens. Although I want badly for Liverpool to win, unless ah ben make the "right" substitution again, we will be in for a tough match.
798 SG tonite win is crucial for pool as they can overtake manu temporary. n more importantly, if pool able to beat manu on 16 dec, they will be close to title challenge being 2nd or 3rd spot.
the_unknown SG tonight's lineup Reina Arbeloa Carragher Hyypia Riise Benayoun Gerrard Lucas Kewell Torres Crouch Subs: Itandje, Mascherano, Babel, Kuyt, Hobbs.
anhydrouscoppersulphate SG wtf is reina and carra doing sia. torres my hero 2-0 cool finish. make our money all worthwhile
anhydrouscoppersulphate SG bolton as usual quite rough. hyypia finally scored to repay for his own goals. this should be a victory for us.
