Bolton v Everton - Gary Cahill rumours | English Premier League 2011-12
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Shane Long marked his return from injury with the winner to lift West Brom into the top 10 and pile the problems on for Bolton.
The Baggies had gone into an early lead when Jerome Thomas beat the offside trap and rounded Jussi Jaaskelainen.
Ivan Klasnic levelled from the spot after Fabrice Muamba was fouled.
But Long headed his fourth goal of the season in the 56th minute, just four weeks after sustaining a serious-looking knee injury.
With both sides desperate for points to pull clear of the relegation zone, it was a lively start.
Chris Eagles saw his dipping volley fly narrowly over the bar and Gary Cahill had a header cleared off the line by Youssouf Mulumbu, while, at the other end Jonas Olsson and Long both went close.
Thomas was proving to be a real menace down the flanks, and it was no surprise when he put the Baggies into the lead.
Zoltan Gera's pass beat Bolton's offside trap and Thomas was on hand to fire past Jaaskelainen.
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The Baggies had gone into an early lead when Jerome Thomas beat the offside trap and rounded Jussi Jaaskelainen.
Ivan Klasnic levelled from the spot after Fabrice Muamba was fouled.
But Long headed his fourth goal of the season in the 56th minute, just four weeks after sustaining a serious-looking knee injury.
With both sides desperate for points to pull clear of the relegation zone, it was a lively start.
Chris Eagles saw his dipping volley fly narrowly over the bar and Gary Cahill had a header cleared off the line by Youssouf Mulumbu, while, at the other end Jonas Olsson and Long both went close.
Thomas was proving to be a real menace down the flanks, and it was no surprise when he put the Baggies into the lead.
Zoltan Gera's pass beat Bolton's offside trap and Thomas was on hand to fire past Jaaskelainen.
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