Aitor Karanka de la Hoz

Troy Deeney A first home victory of the season is much-needed for Middlesbrough, but Aitor Karanka believes his side will prove to be survival experts.

Tony Pulis West Brom barely mustered a chance in the absence of Saido Berahino as they were held to a 0-0 draw at home to Middlesbrough.

Aitor Karanka de la Hoz Middlesbrough's players deserved more respect from their fans during the 3-1 defeat to West Ham, according to Aitor Karanka.

Walter Mazzarri Watford boss Walter Mazzarri has bemoaned his side's bad luck after their 0-0 draw with Middlesbrough on an emotional day at Vicarage Road.

Aitor Karanka de la Hoz Aitor Karanka was pleased with Middlesbrough's performance against Manchester City even if they crashed out of the FA Cup.

Aitor Karanka de la Hoz Middlesbrough manager Aitor Karanka feels his side lacked intensity in Saturday's home defeat to Crystal Palace.

Gastón Ramírez Pereyra Gaston Ramirez handed in a transfer request last week, but Aitor Karanka now fully expects him to stay at Middlesbrough beyond January.

Craig Mackail-Smith Paul Clement will lead a new-look Derby County side in the Championship, while Middlesbrough are expected to mount another promotion push.

Aitor Karanka de la Hoz Middlesbrough may have won just once all season, but Aitor Karanka has claims they will not look to shut up shop against in-form Arsenal.

Jose Mourinho Almost three years into life at Middlesbrough, Aitor Karanka would not trade his exploits in the north east for anything.