Middlesbrough laboured to their ninth draw of the season, settling for a 1-1 result after failing to break down a typically resolute West Bromwich Albion. After failing to land their lauded transfer targets Jese, Robert Snodgrass and Bojan, and with playmaker Gaston Ramirez missing through injury, 'Boro had to rely on their existing squad to try and ease their relegation worries. A solid performance was characteristically marked by a handful of half-chances as their impotence continues in front of goal.
Positives
Adama Traore has improved in recent weeks and added to his rising stock here, combining aggressive, pacy runs with deliveries of real quality.