Sunderland vs Bolton

29/12- With the premiership crossing the half way stage it is high time that teams lying of the table can try and do things to get out of the mess they are in after the initial part of the season. Two such teams would face off when the Bolton Wanderers travel to Sunderland, while Sunderland are the second last team on the points table in the 19^th position, Bolton are equally struggling at the 15^th position. While Sunderland are on a losing streak after losing 2 back to back matches, the last one being a 0-4 loss too Manchester United at home last week, Bolton have been following a pattern of wins and losses for the past few matches. They lost the last one 2-0 while traveling to Everton, they might just end up winning this one as per the pattern.

 

Bolton have a non depleted squad and have a wonderful striker in Anelka, what they have not been able to do is defend well as they have a great combination working ahead. Diouf has been a force to reckon with in the mid field and has played the role of the play maker for the side efficiently and he along with Anelka can be expected to play a huge role if the side is looking out for its first away win this season. Just 3 points above the relegation zone is no comfortable position and the Wanderers would want to start their move upwards before it is too late.

 

Sunderland on the other hand would have to face the hammer as their injury list consists of quite a few defenders and a second string defensive line against the class of the Bolton attack might just not work. With the forwards not being to deliver consistently there are little chances of survival on current form

 

Prediction: 0-2, Bolton win