Michael Ricketts puts Bolton ahead with a close range header.
Substitute Emile Heskey gets Liverpool level immediately after entering the action.
But the talking point after the game was of Sander Westerweld's error that gifted Bolton a victory in a closely fought match.
It was to be Westerweld's last piece of action in a Liverpool shirt and a sad end to his Liverpool career as Houllier announced his intention to sign a replacement. westerweld would be watching Liverpool's next game from the stands.