Middlesbrough will take huge belief from a highly spirited performance at Arsenal and perhaps even curse their luck that they didn't take all three points. Gunners boss Arsene Wenger's birthday party was crashed by the Teessiders, whose resolute defending and direct counter play left the home side unable to extend their winning run.
Positives
Last Sunday's defeat to Watford damaged hopes of Premier League survival on Teesside, but the outlook will be very different indeed after an entertaining point at the Emirates. The inclusion of pacy wide man Adama Traore offered Boro the perfect clearance on numerous occasions and his direct style caused no end of problems for the Arsenal defence.