Bolton on rise after hitting four goals

Bolton Wanderers illuminated a dull day in the Premier League today with a 4-1 victory at Sunderland lifting them to seventh.

Djibril Cisse gave Sunderland an early lead but Bolton hit back in style with Johan Elmander scoring twice to leave Sunderland in the bottom three.

Fourth-placed Aston Villa failed to take advantage of the three sides above them not being in action, drawing 0-0 at home to Fulham when victory would have taken them above champions Manchester United.

Hull City remained sixth after drawing 1-1 at Stoke City. Newcastle United edged out of the bottom three thanks to a 0-0 draw at north east rivals Middlesbrough while bottom club West Bromwich Albion were beaten 2-1 at Wigan Athletic.

Leaders Chelsea host Arsenal tomorrow when Manchester United go across the city to tackle Manchester City. Second-placed Liverpool are at home to West Ham United on Monday.