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Relegation rivals Bolton and Middlesbrough face off at the Reebok, with Gary Megson still searching for his first win as Wanderers boss. Bolton have drawn three and lost one of Megson's four games at the helm, but will be boosted by the draw against Bayern Munich on Thursday. El-Hadji Diouf is suspended for the game after picking up his fifth yellow card of the season against Manchester City, but the Senegalese international may not have figured anyway due to an ankle injury. Nicolas Anelka is still struggling with a hamstring strain and is doubtful for the visit of Boro. Abdoulaye Meite is pushing for a recall after a knee complaint, while Jussi Jaaskelainen is expected to take the place of Ali Al-Habsi despite the Oman international's impressive display in Munich. After being ineligible for the UEFA Cup, Ivan Campo is expected to return in central midfield at the expense of Mikel Alonso. Ricardo Gardner or Gavin McCann are expected to start at right back with injuries to Nicky Hunt and Joey O'Brien. Meanwhile, Middlesbrough are sweating over the fitness of Mido, so Jeremie Aliadiere and Tuncay Sanli may start upfront. Defender's Jonathan Woodgate and Robert Huth remain sidelined, so youngsters David Wheater and Chris Riggott could feature, with Emanuel Pogatetz expected to be on the bench after recovering from a knee injury. George Boateng is also pushing for a start as injury continues to rule out former Sunderland defender Julio Arca. Squads: Bolton Wanderers: from: Jaaskelainen, Gardner, A O'Brien, Meite, Cid, Nolan, Guthrie, Campo, McCann, Speed, Davies. Subs: Al Habsi, Stelios, Braaten, Michalik, Andranik. Middlesbrough: from: Schwarzer, Young, O'Neil, Riggott, Boateng, Aliadiere, Tuncay, Downing, Cattermole, Wheater, Taylor. Subs: Turnbull, Pogatetz, Lee, Shawky, Hutchinson. Referee: Lee Probert boltonboi69.com's prediction: 1-0 |
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