MIDDLESBROUGH welcome Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday eager to end a run of four games without a win.
The hosts have suffered three defeats on the trot in the Premier League, and before that they exited EFL Cup to Fulham.
What time is it on?
The game kicks off at 3pm on Saturday.
Where can I watch it?
The game will not be broadcast live on UK television, however highlights will be shown on BBC One's Match Of The Day programme, transmission starting at 10.30pm.
Alternatively you can follow all the action with our live blog from 2pm or our individual match commentaries.
Team news
Harry Kane is ruled out with an ankle injury for Spurs.
Cristhian Stuani and Jordan Rhodes are available for Middlesbrough after the pair recovered from respective groin and knee injuries.
Form guide
Middlesbrough - WLDLL
Spurs - DWLWW
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If Middlesbrough lose, it will be the first time they have lost three league games in a row for three-and-a-half years.
If Spurs win, it will be their best start to a top-flight campaign for 51 years.
In head-to-head, Middlesbrough are one win ahead of Spurs, 34 to 33, with the two having drawn on 24 occasions.
What they said
Middlesbrough boss Aitor Karanka has been full of praise for Mauricio Pochettino, who he says is his friend, ahead of the two crossing paths on Saturday.
"He is doing an amazing job - it was the same last season because he was close to winning the league and again this season, he is fighting to repeat that.
"We did the licence course together and we have a really good relationship. But after the referee blows the whistle, we are not friends, for sure - just for 90 minutes."
And Tottenham manager Pochettino has been similarly complimentary to his adversary.
"We did our coaching badges together. And then we played against each other. We have a very good relationship. He was a centre-back and I was too. We were on opposite sides. He was a very good player.
"I think after two years they achieved promotion to the Premier League which is a fantastic job."
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