The first exchanges looked to be a continuation of the dismal Molineux display. By the end, the only continuation was the stream of clean sheets.

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The latest twist to Liverpool's in-and-out season featured another good performance by Sotirios Kyrgiakos, better known as The Greek.

An aerial presence in the back four has been a necessity as a whole conundrum about defending set-pieces has been a stable point in discussing the ills of Liverpool on the pitch.

His height and aerial ability gave Liverpool something else, but against Bolton at Anfield it was his feet and vision that kept a clean sheet.

He even denied Bolton an early lead that could have been a big blow to a fragile confidence. As Martin Skrtel was left for dead by a rampaging Chung-Yong Lee, and Pepe Reina stranded, Kyrgiakos placed himself perfectly to clear off the line.

When signing, Kyrgiakos called his transfer to Liverpool a dream move, also admitting that it only happened only because of the dire situation of Liverpool’s finances.

But he is making the most of the situation and his endeavour is a joy to watch.

Liverpool's first goal cam from another hard worker who again proved that when he’s in the opposition penalty area rather than on the touchline, he can make his presence felt and remind everybody that his predatory instincts are still intact.

It was a good cross from the left by Emiliano Insua that was nodded down for Dirk Kuyt to poke into the net.

Liverpool improved during the second 45 minutes, with skipper Steven Gerrard particularly imposing himself further into the game and seemingly shaking off any traces of rust that looked to have hindered him so much at Molineux.

After David Ngog missed a sitter, it had to be an own goal that wrapped it all up for Liverpool, as a shot by Insua was turned in by Kevin Davies.

Alberto Aquilani was substituted by Lucas Leiva, and while it may sound as a mere protection of a two goal lead, it gave Liverpool a further attacking impetus, after a rather shoddy display by the Italian, with many passes going astray and, in perspective, a reminder that dropping him for the Molineux match was not such a travesty.

The Italian lad seems to be still on the mend, both physically and mentally.

A flurry of late chances were never converted, but it was uplifting to see. Liverpool are now going through their best period of the season.

Admittedly it does not say a lot, but four wins and no defeats in their last six matches is far from a bad return.

The home form so far in the league is as good this season as it was last, with an actual superior goal difference.

Tom Hicks and George Gillett were apparently both at Anfield, but fans would have been more interested in how much it might have cost to get them both to Anfield at the same time.