Bolton finished with 10 men for a second successive game as Darren Bent's 18-minute, second half hat-trick abruptly ended Owen Coyle's side's mini revival.
Sam Ricketts was sent off for a foul on World Cup hopeful Bent that earned the Welsh international a second yellow card from referee Steve Bennett.
Darren Bent chose the perfect moment to score his first hat-trick for Sunderland in the 4-0 home win over Bolton, with owner Ellis Short on Wearside to check on his investment. The #10million striker lifted the pressure on the Black Cats and manager Steve Bruce with a well-taken treble which helped lift the club six points clear of the relegation zone. Bolton were the fall guys on a night when the home side ended their wait for a league win at the 15th attempt, a run which dated back to Novem...
Wigan Athletic - Se siste kamp Wigan og Bolton måtte nøye seg med seg ett poeng hver fra et ikke altfor velspilt oppgjør. Nærmest scoring var N'Zogbia for hjemmelaget.
Manchester City - Se siste kamp Manchester City imponerte ingen, men vant 2-0 mot svakt plasserte Bolton i kveldens kamp på City of Manchester Stadium.