MAN CITY (4-2-3-1):
Bravo 6; Zabaleta 5, Stones 7, Kolarov 6, Clichy 6; FERNANDINHO 8, Gundogan 7 (Nolito 74); Navas 5 (Garcia 86), de Bruyne 6, Silva 6; Aguero 6 (Iheanacho 90).
Subs (not used): Caballero (gk), Kompany, Maffeo, Sane.
MIDDLESBROUGH (4-5-1):
8 Valdes: Made two superb saves to thwart Aguero and Silva – much improved from the start of the season
7 Barragan: Dealt with the dangerous Silva effectively and tucked inside to support his centre-halves when required
8 CHAMBERS: Won’t have many more difficult tasks than facing Aguero but produced a series of fine blocks and tackles
7 Gibson: Another hugely impressive showing from the centre-half, who was almost always in the right place at the right time
8 Friend: Kept Navas quiet for the vast majority of the game and delivered a sensational cross for de Roon’s equaliser
6 Traore: Didn’t quite have the same impact as at Arsenal, but teed up Forshaw with a lovely ball for a shot that was saved
6 Clayton: Was the deepest-lying of Boro’s midfielder throughout and formed an effective shield in front of the back four
7 De Roon: Looked much happier as he got on the front foot in the second half and came up with an excellent equalising header
7 Forshaw: Was a key factor in Boro’s second-half improvement as he pushed ten yards further forward and broke into the box
6 Downing: Found himself pinned into his own penalty area in the first half, but was more of an attacking feature after the break
6 Negredo: Was far too isolated before the break, but came into the game in the second half and almost scored from the halfway line
Subs:
Fischer (for Downing, 78)
Stuani (for Traore, 90)
(not used): Guzan (gk), Espinosa, Fabio, Leadbitter, Nugent.
Man Of The Match: CALUM CHAMBERS – There were four or five contenders, but Chambers was polished and dominant throughout as he controlled the back four. Keep this up, and an England recall cannot be far away.
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