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Liverpool’s Premier League title challenge gathered further momentum with an impressive victory at Bolton.

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Dirk Kuyt brilliantly headed the visitors in front from Fabio Aurelio’s cross after 28 minutes.

Robbie Keane and Steven Gerrard both missed open goals before captain Gerrard headed in substitute Fernando Torres’ cross with 18 minutes left.

Bolton’s Gary Cahill had a header ruled out for a foul and Ricardo Gardner missed two good opportunities.

The win ensured Liverpool maintained the pressure on their rivals as they seek their first title since 1990.

Bolton were outplayed for long stretches, but mounted a spirited effort after the break, only for any hope of a comeback to be snuffed out by Gerrard’s close range header.

Liverpool kept Torres on the bench as he continues his recovery from a hamstring injury but he emerged for the last 30 minutes to great effect.

All the other big guns were restored after a weakened side lost in the Carling Cup at Spurs in midweek.