Bolton Vs West Ham

Premier League match time returns to the Reebok Stadium with Bolton set to host West Ham in match week 32 on Saturday,b>sbo April 9, in the second of a two-legged contest. The first, hosted by West Ham on August 21, 2010, ended 3-1 in Bolton's favour. Elmander scored an unlikely brace to seal victory for the visitors after Upson's own goal put them ahead on 48 minutes. Elmander's first strike came 20 minutes later, and although Noble reduced the margin with a converted penalty, on 79 minutes, there was going to be just one winner on the day. That was confirmed, inexorably,sbo when Elmander got his second goal with five minutes of regulation time left in the game. West Ham looked abject in the second half, although they played much better in the first, when they had a few chances.sbo The home team seemed to lose motivation after Bolton took the lead, and just came apart, as the game progressed. The Hammers showed a patent weakness in defence, with Upson the chief culprit. Avram Grant would surely have noted the need for a right back and a centre back during the next transfer window. Barring Piquionne in the midfield,sbobet it was a poor performance all round. For Bolton, it was their seventh successive win at Upton Park,sbobet their faourite destination, on the road. Apart from Elmander who was outstanding, there were a lot of good performances, and manager Owen Coyle's personality appars to be rubbing off on his team. Holden, in particular, appears to have great potential for the future. Jaaskelainen and Cahill were other players to come off with their reputations enhanced. Head to head, Bolton have established a 11-5 lead over West Ham, in the last 19 league games played between the sides, with the remaining 3 matches drawn. In their last 10 league games, Bolton have registered 3 wins, 2 draws and 5 losses; West Ham have won 3 of their last 10,sbobet while losing 4 and drawing the remaining 3. Of their 15 home games this season, Bolton have won 8, drawn 5 and lost 2, while West Ham have won 2 of their 15 games on the road, while losing 6 and drawing the remaining 7. In match week 31, Bolton lost 2-1 away at Birmingham, while West Ham lost 4-2 at home to Manchester United. This is a particularly important game for West Ham who will want to stave off relegation. But having given away a winning position at home last week against United, it is hard to see how they can hope to salvage points against Bolton who are always a tough proposition,sbo playing at home. Bolton's starting eleven against Birmingham had the following players:sbobet Jaaskelainen, Steinsson, Cahill, Wheater, Alonso, Cohen, Muamba, Petrov, Elmander, Davies and Sturridge. Taylor, Lee and Klasnic featured as substitutes.