At this rate relegation-threatened Middlesbrough might get there in singles.
Despite failing to break their duck for the calendar year, the Premier League's draw specialists doubled the gap between themselves and the bottom three with a determined display against in-form Everton.
Aitor Karanka took his squad on a Spanish training camp in the aftermath of last Sunday's defeat at Tottenham, repeating a practice used in the second half of both his previous full seasons in charge.
Middlesbrough goalkeeper Victor Valdes was forced into a number of first half saves, including from Romelu LukakuValdes was called into action in the second half when he had to make a fine stop to deny youngster Ademola LookmanBen Gibson had a decent opportunity in the second half for Boro, but saw his header from a corner cleared off the lineRomelu Lukaku has scored 16 goals in the Premier League so far this season but he struggled to make many good opportunities against Middlesbrough.
