A month ago, Sheffield United were the overwhelming favourites to claim the second automatic promotion spot to the Premier League. However, Boro have been piling on the pressure and have cut the gap to four points.
Make no mistake: Michael Carrick’s men are one of the Championship’s most in-form sides, having won their last five games on the trot.
With Chuba Akpom and Cameron Archer on fire in attack, Middlesborough will be looking to extend their winning streak to six matches as they make the trip to the Midlands..
And it’s as good a time as any for Boro to face West Bromwich Albion.