Bolton opened the scoring through Kevin Davies from close range, that goal equalised by a superb Glen Johnson strike.
Tamir Cohen’s finish just after the break was rendered meaningless by a Fernando Torres finish and Gerrard’s screamer with eight minutes left – but both goals came after Sean Davis was harshly sent off for two nothing challenges on Lucas Leiva.
Bolton had not scored a goal this season while Liverpool were determined to fight back after two losses in their opening three games.
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