Relegated Boro can stun Southampton

Relegation seems to have taken the shackles off of Sunderland and it may have a similar impact on their north-east neighbours Middlesbrough, who are value to register a victory over mid-table Southampton.

Boro need to give their fans some hope going into next season and are likely to play with attacking intent in their last home game of the campaign.

Southampton will need to match the home side's energy but may not have much left in the tank as they prepare for a third game in six days.

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Team news
Middlesbrough
Adlene Guedioura (groin) is in contention but Daniel Ayala, Gaston Ramirez and Victor Valdes remain sidelined with injuries.

Southampton
Long-term absentees Charlie Austin and Matt Targett are back in the squad and could feature as Claude Puel considers making a few changes.

Key stat
Southampton have not won any of their last five fixtures.