Premier League Review:Arsenal battled back from 2-0 down to beat Bolton 4-2 and go top of the Premier League on goal difference while Liverpool defeated Tottenham 2-0 at Anfield.
Owen Coyle's men - beaten 2-0 by the Gunners on Sunday - took a shock lead on seven minutes through Gary Cahill and Matthew Taylor doubled the advantage from the penalty spot.
However, Arsenal rallied through Tomas Rosicky's strike before half-time, with Cesc Fabregas and then Thomas Vermaelen turning things around before Andrey Arshavin netted a fourth to take the Gunners above Chelsea on goal difference.
At Anfield Dirk Kuyt's double strike injected new life into Liverpool's stuttering League campaign after securing a 2-0 victory over Tottenham.
The Netherlands international fired home in the sixth minute from the edge of the area and then converted a twice-taken penalty in second half injury time.
Victory lifted Rafa Benitez’s side to within one point of fourth-placed Tottenham and eased the pressure growing on the manager after early exits from the Champions League and FA Cup.
Tonight’s Cross-Channel Results
Premier League
Arsenal 4 Bolton 2
Liverpool 2 Tottenham 0
Carling Cup Semi-Final Second Leg
Aston Villa 6 Blackburn Rovers 4
(Villa won 7-4 on aggregate)