Keane double puts Liverpool on top

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Chelsea's victory earlier in the day put the London side in pole position until Robbie Keane's double and a goal from Albert Riera ensured the Reds went back to the head of the pack.

The win meant Liverpool have completed all of 2008 unbeaten at home in the league.

Bolton had the first chance when Kevin Nolan almost chipped Jose Reina in the opening minute, but Riera and Sami Hyypia went close for the hosts.

Youngster Emiliano Insua forced a fine save from Jussi Jaaskelainen, before Riera opened the scoring when he poked in a Steven Gerrard corner after 26 minutes.

Trailing by that single goal at half time, Bolton sent on Kevin Davies for Jlloyd Samuel while Gretar Steinsson was cautioned for a foul on Xabi Alonso. The defender then flattened Riera seconds later, but referee Alan Wiley dished out a long lecture.

But all Gary Megson's half-time words were wasted when Keane grabbed the second. Gerrard fed a pass into his stride and the Irishman moved on to score past Jaaskelainen.

Daniel Agger was booked for a foul on Johan Elmander after 57 minutes, and 60 seconds later Keane hit his second and Liverpool's third.

Alonso broke from his own half, fed Yossi Benayoun on the right, with the wide man playing the ball straight into Keane's path to sidefoot home.

Liverpool were able to make a number of changes thanks to their comfortable lead - Riera, Gerrard and Dirk Kuyt all taken off with Sunday's trip to Newcastle in mind.