Back solid Boro to frustrate local rivals

Alvaro Negredo scores for MiddlesbroughCredit: Steve Welsh

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THE first Tees-Wear Premier League derby since 2009 promises to be a feisty affair but newly-promoted Middlesbrough can keep their cool to leave the Stadium of Light with a positive result at Sunderland.

Boro made a solid start to life back in the top flight, drawing 1-1 with Stoke last week, and their excellent defensive credentials should stand them in good stead to pick up another point.

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Mark LangdonRacing Post Sport

Published on 20 August 2016inFootball tips

Last updated 20:43, 20 August 2016

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