In England - second consecutive "Liverpool" victory (VIDEO) © EuroFootball.com

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