Man City 2 - 0 Bolton
Both sides are close to the relegation zone so the opening salvos are tense and scrappy
As the conditions worsen City begin to settle, stretch their opponents and dominate the game
Steve Howey opens the scoring for City, capitalising on some woeful back-post marking by Bolton
The goal comes via a floated corner from Eyal Berkovic (right) who has a major influence on the match
His hard work pays off when he cooly finishes an exchanges of passes with Anelka to double City's score
The Maine Road faithful are rewarded with all three points after City's defence holds firm late on
Saturday, 30 November, 2002, 17:28 GMT 
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