Middlesbrough struck three times at home to secure a vital three points over relegation rivals Swansea City. Alvaro Negredo will take the plaudits following a commanding performance, which yielded two goals including an excellent finish with his back to goal. The result clawed back 'Boro's goal difference to a respectable minus three which could prove crucial at the end of the season.
Positives
Negredo brought his class in an experienced showing that coincided with the return of playmaker Gaston Ramirez. The two linked up well throughout but Negredo was able to stamp his influence on proceedings via his own endeavours.