Bolton Wanderers v Manchester United - in pictures

Following defeats for Arsenal and Chelsea this weekend, Manchester United have the chance to gain crucial ground in the title race. United's capitulations at Everton and Fulham in recent weeks have, however, exposed defensive problems which Owen Coyle's Bolton Wanderers will be keen to exploit. Using the brawn and tenacity of Kevin Davies (pictured) up front, the home side could provide United with another difficult test Photograph: Mike Egerton/Empics Sport

United's diminutive left-back Patrice Evra stifles his opponent Photograph: John Peters/Man Utd via Getty Images

Six minutes are on the clock when Zat Knight flicks Bolton into the lead after poor marking by Jonny Evans leaves him free Photograph: Alex Livesey/Getty Images

Johan Elmander makes an acrobatic clearance under pressure from John O'Shea Photograph: Michael Steele/Getty Images

The Swede is then denied a goal by a sprawling save from Edwin van der Sar Photograph: Alex Livesey/Getty Images

In the 23rd minute, Nani waltzes through Bolton's midfield evading several challenges before finding the corner of the net from the edge of the box. 1-1 Photograph: Paul Ellis/AFP/Getty Images

Ryan Giggs was among the United players to be foiled by the Bolton goalkeeper Jussi Jaaskelainen before he was substituted in the 53rd minute Photograph: Paul Ellis/AFP/Getty Images

The Welshman looks glum having been forced off with a hamstring injury; United's coaching staff don't exactly look thrilled either Photograph: Paul Thomas/Action Images

Martin Petrov's deflected strike gives Bolton the lead for the second time in the 67th minute Photograph: Ed Sykes/Action Images

Van der Sar stands dejected. The deflection off Darren Fletcher was fairly minor, but it was enough to beat the Dutchman at his near post Photograph: Mike Egerton/EMPICS Sport

Ferguson sends on Michael Owen (far left) as a 71st minute substitute and with his second touch of the match Owen loops a header at goal Photograph: Phil Noble/Reuters

Owen's effort beats Jaaskelainen at his far post and brings United level for the second time. Only moments earlier, Elmander had wasted a chance to put Bolton 3-1 up when he lashed his shot over the bar. It ends 2-2 - a just result in the circumstances, but one which will be greeted with relative dissatisfaction by both sides Photograph: Phil Noble/Reuters