Middlesbrough looked brighter for having key playmaker Gaston Ramirez back in the side but it was all much of a muchness as they fell to a 1-0 defeat to Burnley at Turf Moor, with neither team really at the races in this Boxing Day fixture. Despite having the lion's share of possession, particularly in the second period, Boro once again lacked any firepower in the box and didn't take the limited chances that came their way.
Positives
The Teessiders controlled the game with little issue and mopped up most of Burnley's ranging attacks with ease.