Bizarre own goal sets Liverpool on way to win at Bolton

LONDON (Reuters) - Liverpool won 3-1 at relegation-threatened Bolton Wanderers on Sunday to move back into fourth place in the Premier League, at least until Everton face Portsmouth later in the day (1600 GMT).

Liverpool, who are level on 50 points with fifth-placed Everton, went ahead when Bolton goalkeeper Jussi Jaaskelainen conceded a bizarre own goal after 12 minutes.

Diving to his right to stop a Steven Gerrard shot that appeared to be going wide, the ball took a backspin off the keeper's body and bounced back into the net.

Liverpool increased their lead after an hour when Ryan Babel scored with a low shot after Bolton failed to clear a Dirk Kuyt effort that bounced back off a post.

Brazilian Fabio Aurelio scored his first goal for Liverpool on his 46th appearance for them with a well-controlled left-foot volley after 75 minutes.

Tamir Cohen, whose father Avi played for Liverpool from 1979-81, headed a consolation for Bolton in the closing minutes but the home side were totally outplayed as they went down to a third successive league defeat.

Bolton stay 17th, one place above the relegation zone with 25 points from 28 matches, the same as Reading, who have an inferior goal difference.