Anelka key to Bolton win
FT Manchester City 0 Bolton 2
Bolton kept pace with the rest of the top five in the Barclays Premiership thanks to two goals from Nicolas Anelka against former employers Manchester City.
The French striker struck twice in the first half to ensure a comfortable victory for Sam Allardyce's side.
City finished the match with 10 men after Joey Barton was sent off for a wild challenge on Abdoulaye Faye.
Joey Barton was sent off in the 87th minute when he was shown a straight red card for a wild and two-footed lunge on Abdoulaye Faye.
The Senegalese midfielder was fortunate Barton failed to make significant contact but the intent was enough to earn the City player his marching orders.
As the home fans streamed out, Bolton continued to look the better team with Nolan volleying just over and Anelka heading too high.
