Sunderland vs Bolton Wanderers
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English Premier League
Bolton vs Sunderland
15:00 UK
07 May 2011
Follow live, minute-by-minute commentary of the Premier League game between Sunderland and Bolton Wanderers at the Stadium of Light on Saturday May 07 2011, kick-off 15.00 GMT.
TEAM NEWS:
Sunderland have a problem in defence. Titus Bramble and Michael Turner remain long-term absentees and, at Fulham on Saturday, Anton Ferdinand was ruled out for a month with a hamstring problem.
David Meyler returned for his first start at Craven Cottage and he could retain his place but Asamoah Gyan may have to settle for a place on the bench.
Bolton miss Mark Davies, sent-off in the 2-1 win over Blackburn last weekend, so Matty Taylor could return.
Becoming a big fan of Sunderland, they work hard and play well together. Big fan of Steve and always have been. Soft spoken, wise, and fierce when he needs to be.
Bolton vs Sunderland preview
Bolton Wanderers has played 17 English Premier League matches this season on Reebok Stadium. On home ground Bolton Wanderers has won 10, drawn 5 and lost 2 matches. This ranks the Trotters 5th in home team performance in the English Premier League.Wanderers are nine points and goal difference behind fifth-placed Liverpool and sixth-placed Tottenham, meaning Owen Coyle’s side will not be featuring in Europe next season.
Sunderland has played 17 English Premier League matches this season away from home. On away ground Sunderland has won 3, drawn 6 and lost 8 matches. This ranks the Black Cats 12th in away team performance in the English Premier League.Sunderland are just six points above the relegation zone and have lost nine of their past 11, with their only win since their 2-1 triumph over Blackpool in January a com-from-behind 4-2 win over Wigan.
Bolton vs Sunderland Possible line up
Bolton (Possible, 4-4-2): Jaaskelainen; Steinsson, Cahill, Knight, Robinson; Moreno, Cohen, Gardner, Taylor; Sturridge, K Davies.Sunderland (Possible, 4-5-1): Mignolet; Elmohamady, Turner, Onuoha, Bardsley; Henderson, Cattermole, Colback, Muntari, Malbranque; Sessegnon
Sunderland surprises again with a win over a solid Bolton team. The Black Cats certainly have the talent to challenge for a European place this year along with the Trotters.
Bolton are hopeful Daniel Sturridge (ankle) and Gretar Steinsson (knee) will be available, while Jussi Jaaskelainen will return in goal.
But midfielder Mark Davies is unlikely to play due to an ankle injury.
Sunderland's injury crisis has deepened, with Michael Turner (knee) and Lee Cattermole (back) possibly out for the season.
Kieran Richardson is ruled out of the last three games with a stress fracture in his calf.
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