MIDDLESBROUGH were left frustrated in the final five minutes when Manchester City came from behind for a second time to earn a 2-2 draw at the Riverside Stadium.
A passionate Boro, who could be relegated to the Championship after the next round of fixtures, had threatened to leave Pep Guardiola’s men pointless.
Former City striker Alvaro Negredo put Middlesbrough ahead seven minutes before half-time, only for Sergio Aguero to convert a controversial penalty with 21 minutes remaining when Leroy Sane hit the ground after a challenge from Marten de Roon.
But Middlesbrough restored the lead when Calum Chambers, on loan from Arsenal, grabbed his first goal for the club with 13 minutes left.
However Manchester City earned an important point when Gabriel Jesus headed in with five minutes remaining.
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