Aitor Karanka de la Hoz

Pep Guardiola Manchester City's win over Barcelona came as no shock to Aitor Karanka, whose Middlesbrough side are next up at the Etihad Stadium.

Paul Anderson Patrick Bamford is an injury doubt for Middlesbrough's Championship play-off semi-final second-leg at home to Brentford on Friday.

Mick McCarthy The Premier League awaits for one of four Championship play-off hopefuls, as Norwich City and Ipswich Town prepare for a derby semi-final.

Stewart Downing A pair of goals from Cristhian Stuani saw Middlesbrough past Sunderland and Aitor Karanka believes they displayed top-flight quality.

Arsene Wenger Arsenal were unable to extend their winning run to eight matches in all competitions as Middlesbrough earned a deserved goalless draw.

Aitor Karanka de la Hoz Middlesbrough made it five points from three games with a draw away to West Brom, but Aitor Karanka still hopes to add to his squad.

Ronald Koeman Aitor Karanka is keen to learn from Everton boss Ronald Koeman, who he will come up against this weekend.

Aitor Karanka de la Hoz Rather than dwell on the result after a 3-1 loss at Everton, Aitor Karanka opted to reflect on the positives from Middlesbrough's display.

Aitor Karanka de la Hoz Following weeks of speculation, Aitor Karanka has departed Nottingham Forest after the club agreed to release him from his deal.

Claudio Ranieri Champions Leicester City produced another uninspiring away performance in a draw against Middlesbrough, who are also struggling for form.