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Middlesbrough defender Ben Gibson relishing Chelsea clash as he admits 'we're happy if people write us off'

Middlesbrough defender Ben Gibson says his side will take on Chelsea with a spring in their step at a sold-out Riverside on Sunday.

Boro have taken points from their recent visits to Arsenal and Manchester City, either side of a first home win of the season against Bournemouth, and that, according to Gibson, has sent confidence soaring.

'The results have given us a lot of confidence,' Gibson told Boro's official website.

Middlesbrough's Ben Gibson says his side will take on Chelsea with a spring in their step
Middlesbrough's Ben Gibson says his side will take on Chelsea with a spring in their step
Boro followed up their draw with Arsenal with a 2-0 victory at home to Bournemouth
Boro followed up their draw with Arsenal with a 2-0 victory at home to Bournemouth

'The Arsenal game in particular felt like a bit of a turning point.