On Sunday, three matches were played in the English Premier League.
For the first time in almost seven months, Liverpool, showing increasing signs of recovery, won a second consecutive victory by defeating Bolton 1-0 away.
Maxi Rodriguez scored the only goal in the 86th minute after a great pass from Fernando Torres.
The three points allowed Roy Hodgson's team to climb from the relegation zone to 12th place. Meanwhile, Bolton ranks in 10th position.
Results:
Aston Villa 0 - 0 Birmingham
Newcastle 5 - 1 Sunderland
26' [1 - 0] K.Nolan
34' [2 - 0] K.Nolan
45' [3 - 0] S.Ameobi (from a penalty kick)
70' [4 - 0] S.Ameobi
75' [5 - 0] K.Nolan
90' [5 - 1] D.Bent
T.Bramble was sent off the field in the 53rd minute for Sunderland.
Bolton 0 - 1 Liverpool
86' [0 - 1] Maxi Rodriguez