Liverpool v Bolton: Preview

Liverpool v Bolton: Preview
Bolton manager Sam Allardyce is hoping it is third time lucky at Anfield, claiming Liverpool have had the rub of the green on their own patch the last two years.
Goals from Robbie Fowler and Igor Biscan gave Rafael Benitez's side home victories in successive seasons.
Bolton, however, are in a rich vein of form and aiming for a sixth straight victory.
Allardyce stated: ``I'm not saying that we are going to win but I'd like to come away without being beaten.
``That would be the icing and the cherry on top of the cake for us.
``It's well documented that Liverpool don't like the way we play but they have been very lucky over the last two years at Anfield.
``We've got close and I'm hoping that we can get a positive result.''
Allardyce believes Nicolas Anelka's searing pace and eye for goal could hold the key to their hopes of a place in Europe.
The #8million striker took his tally to seven goals in eight games in the battling 3-2 victory against Portsmouth.
Allardyce said: ``Nicolas started the revival by his piercing runs, using his skill and his pace.
``That began to frighten Portsmouth's back four and we got more and more balls in the box. Then finally they cracked.
``You have to admire Nicolas not just for his scoring record but for his all round play.
``When I see him chasing an opposing defender down, running 30 yards to take the ball off him and creating another attack I know I am winning.''
Meanwhile, Liverpool striker Craig Bellamy was taken off as a precaution against Tottenham ahead of the Barclays Premiership clash against Bolton at Anfield.
The Wales international had a tight hamstring and was replaced early in the second half at White Hart Lane.
Boudewijn Zenden, Mohamed Sissoko and Harry Kewell continue to recover from long-term injuries.