Reds Recover To Smash Trotters

Liverpool recovered from a miserable result midweek by taking all 3 points at the Reebok in a pulsating game. The Reds came from behind twice to eventually come away winners, thanks to inspirational captain Steven Gerrard whose scorching half volley minutes from the end handed them the win.

After a lacklustre display at home to Villa, Benitez's men needed a vital win to kick start their season. However, things did not start well as on 33 minutes Kevin Davies found the net after yet again some suspect defending. Liverpool, who have won the last 3 games at the Reebok were looking to bounce back quickly and managed to do so as a suburb solo effort from Glen Johnson on the 41st minute levelled the encounter. The much touted title challengers, looked dominate after half time but again went behind on 47 minutes. A long punt up field from Trotter's goalkeeper Jussi Jaaskelainen was flicked on by Kevin Davies for Tamir Cohen to smash the ball into the back of the on watching Reina.

The game was about to see a major turning point in favour of the Reds when in the 54th minute Sean Davies was sent off for a second bookable offence. A needless clip to midfielder Lucas Leiva saw him furiously head for an early shower. This proved decisive when on the 56th minute hot-shot Spanish starlet Fernando Torres finished well after some great work from Gerrard and Kuyt, the striker notching his 3rd goal in 4 games getting the Reds back on track.

All the attack was coming from the away side and eventually the Bolton defence was breeched once again on the 83rd minute. Captain Gerrard, who recently came under some criticism from the media, silenced them with a stunning half volley, emphatically handing the Reds all 3 points.

Could this be the win that kick starts Liverpool's season? A tough encounter against Burnley awaits after the International break for Benitez's men.