Middlesbrough match reports

Sven-Goran Eriksson's anticipated final match as boss of Manchester City ended in humiliation as his 10-man side lost 8-1 at Middlesbrough.

Chris Riggott returned from exile with a goal as Middlesbrough made sure of survival with a 2-0 win over Portsmouth at the Riverside Stadium.

Substitute Daryl Murphy's last-gasp goal ensured Sunderland will play in next season's Premier League following a 3-2 win over Middlesbrough.

Gavin McCann snatched a dramatic winner as Bolton stunned Middlesbrough to keep alive their hopes of escaping relegation with a 1-0 away win.

Middlesbrough edged towards a mid-table finish after two fortuitous goals at White Hart Lane meant they shared a 1-1 draw with Tottenham.

Afonso Alves sent an icy blast through Manchester United's hopes of winning the title with an superb double to earn Middlesbrough a 2-2 draw.

Chelsea were saved by the woodwork three times in the last 15 minutes on their way to a crucial 1-0 win over Middlesbrough at Stamford Bridge.

Tuncay Sanli fired home his sixth Premier League goal of the season as Middlesbrough beat a dismal Derby side 1-0 at the Riverside Stadium.

Arsenal failed to regain top spot in the Premier League despite grabbing a late equaliser in a 1-1 draw with Middlesbrough at The Emirates.

Aston Villa's European hopes suffered a major dent despite Gareth Barry rescuing a point with a penalty in a 1-1 draw at home to Middlesbrough.

Peter Whittingham and Roger Johnson struck as Cardiff won 2-0 at Middlesbrough to become the latest underdog to earn an FA Cup semi-final spot.

James Harper's stoppage-time goal gave Reading's survival hopes a huge lift with a hard-fought 1-0 win against Middlesbrough at the Riverside.

Paddy Kenny suffered the cruellest of fates as Sheffield United's FA Cup dream came to an agonising end as they lost 1-0 at Middlesbrough.

Fernando Torres' splendid hat-trick earned Liverpool a 3-2 victory over brave Middlesbrough at Anfield as the Reds reclaimed fourth spot.

Kevin Blackwell must take his Sheffield United team to Middlesbrough for a replay after the two sides drew 0-0 in the FA Cup at Bramall Lane.

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