Manchester City - Middlesbrough preview

After failing to win any of their opening 14 Premier League meetings with Middlesbrough (D5 L9), Man City have won four of their last six against them in the top flight (L2).

Indeed, Middlesbrough have won more Premier League games against Man City (11) than they have against any other side.

The Citizens have won the last three Premier League games between these sides at the Etihad, though Boro won on their last visit there in all competitions - 2-0 in an FA Cup fourth round tie in January 2015.

In May 2008, Middlesbrough beat Manchester City 8-1 in a Premier League game at the Riverside Stadium - it is Boro's biggest win and Man City's biggest defeat in the competition.

In fact, that game was the last time that Middlesbrough won two successive league games in the same Premier League season - something they could emulate in this match.

Manchester City have made 28 changes to their starting XI overall this season, more than any other side in the Premier League.

Middlesbrough have scored nine goals in their 10 Premier League games this season, while Sergio Aguero has scored eight goals in his last 10 Premier League appearances alone.

Manchester City have been leading for 466 minutes in the Premier League so far this season; more than any other team.

Middlesbrough have kept a clean sheet in 25 of their 56 league games since the start of last season (45%), including their last two in a row.

Kevin De Bruyne has scored or assisted a goal in six of his last eight Premier League appearances (five assists, two goals in total).

Source :talksport