Two of the Premiership’s form sides come face to face at the Reebok Stadium on Boxing Day. Both have started the Christmas programme with a win, with Bolton’s away victory at Manchester City being matched by Newcastle’s impressive home demolition of Spurs.
It’s a tale of two strikers as well, with both Anelka and Martins in top form for their respective clubs. Bolton have already beaten Newcastle at St James’s Park, where a second half Dioufy brace sealed the three points. The Wanderers will be looking to do a priceless double over their Tyneside visitors.
After a poor start, Newcastle have rallied and will prove a stern test for the Wanderers.
Diouf was pulled off against City with a hamstring injury. He’ll need to prove his fitness before the Boxing Day clash. Kev Davies returns from suspension.
Wow, this boy’s hot at the moment. He’ll want to carry on scoring and that is good news for Bolton.
Where do you start with Newcastle’s injury list. Check back on the morning of the game to find out who’s injured themselves on a cracker on Christmas Day!
Another striker on fire.
In recent years, the games have gone with the home side. Bolton’s away win this season has scuppered that neat statistic.
3-1 home win.
I’ve just got a feeling that we’ll provide the fans with some good old entertainment on Boxing Day.
Bolton: Pompey – home
Newcastle: Everton – away