Burnley vs Middlesbrough

In-form sides collide this afternoon at Turf Moor as Middlesbrough travel to take on Burnley hoping to extend their five-match unbeaten run.

They have had a lot of positive results playing in a certain style. I've a lot of respect for the way Vinny has gone in and changed things around and how much success he has had so quickly. Middlesbrough have got a good squad, and a number of players who, on their day, can do something out of nothing. - Burnley are the only side still unbeaten at home in the Championship this season (W7, D4). The last time either side scored more than once against the other was a 3-2 win to Boro in August 2012 Sitting just above them in joint-first are today's opponents Burnley, who also sit top of the overall table having impressively lost only twice in their 22 games so far.

The former Manchester City icon will be hoping for a win over an in-form Boro managed by his old United adversary this afternoon.

I've a lot of respect for the way Vinny has gone in and changed things around and how much success he has had so quickly. They have had a lot of positive results playing in a certain style. But it’s just another game that we want to go and try and win. Middlesbrough have got a good squad, and a number of players who, on their day, can do something out of nothing. The last time either side scored more than once against the other was a 3-2 win to Boro in August 2012 - Burnley are the only side still unbeaten at home in the Championship this season (W7, D4). “That’s why you win games because you have players who can make the difference. - In our predicted team we didn't go for a formation change but one personnel change. It doesn’t matter who you play, it’s just tough and we will have to turn up on the day.” We'll also be providing updates and analysis throughout the game right here. Winning their last five here, the last time they won more consecutively was in 2009 when they won nine in a row [TeesideLive](https://www.gazettelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/burnley-vs-middlesbrough-live-match-25775670), the [revitalised Middlesbrough](https://www.lancs.live/sport/football/football-news/burnley-vs-middlesbrough-michael-carrick-25748319) currently sit third in the Championship form table based on their last six results

Burnley supporters piled back into Turf Moor for the first time since the 3-0 win over East Lancashire derby rivals Blackburn Rovers last month.

Manuel Benson scores twice as Burnley beat Middlesbrough and extend their lead at the top of the Championship to six points.

Attempt blocked. - Home4 - Away4 - Shots - Possession "Their first goal was a good finish but was avoidable in terms of knowing what his (Benson's) strength is, as we want to show him away from that area. - Referee: I say 'defended' but I felt we actually controlled a lot of it without the ball. "We put ourselves in a great position because of the way we defended for long spells. On Roberts' red card: "Of course we will appeal next week. We go to Old Trafford now (to play Manchester United in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday) to face a different quality of players but with the same goal and ambition. "I knew we would play better if we conceded.

Manuel Benson overcame gifting Middlesbrough the lead to fire his first Burnley brace and take Vincent Kompany's team six points clear at the top of the ...

Any hopes Boro had of a comeback evaporated after 72 minutes. - The win puts Burnley six points clear of Sheffield United at the top of the league Burnley 3-1 Middlesbrough: Vincent Kompany's men rally after Duncan Watmore's opener to an emphatic win thanks to a brace from Manuel Benson to move six points clear at the top of the Championship