Blackburn boosts Premier League survival chances

Blackburn boosts Premier League survival chances

Published Apr. 30, 2011 1:16 p.m. ET

Blackburn beat Bolton 1-0 on Saturday to win for the first time since January and improve its chances of avoiding relegation from the Premier League.

Martin Olsson scored the only goal with a low strike in the 20th minute.

Bolton could have gone in front when Rodrigo Moreno's first-time shot hit the post but Blackburn was the better side.

Blackburn improved to 38 points, three clear of the three-team relegation zone with three games remaining.

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Blackburn's previous victory was Jan. 23, 2-0 against West Bromwich Albion.

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