Middlesbrough secured a vital first home win of the season, and their first in eight matches, as they took the game to Bournemouth at the Riverside Stadium.
The 2-0 victory will be remembered for Gaston Ramirez's sizzling solo goal which brightened horizons on Teesside as Boro went three points clear of the drop zone.
Positives
Middlesbrough followed up their stoic goalless draw from last Saturday against Arsenal with a deserved first victory in front of their home fans. Ramirez found more space in the middle of the park and was able to recall his form of last season that helped propel the Teessiders into the top flight.