What time does Middlesbrough vs Manchester United kick off, what TV channel is it on, and what is the latest team news?
All the latest information as Jose Mourinho's side bid to claim back 6th place at the Riverside
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MANCHESTER UNITED are on the hunt for three points after dropping two points against Bournemouth - a victory would also extend the Red Devils' 17-game unbeaten run.
In contrast, Middlesbrough have struggled as of late, sitting in the drop zone, and are currently on a winless run in the league that stretches all the way back to December.
What time is it on?
The game kicks off at 12 noon on Sunday March 19.
Where can I watch it?
The game will be shown on BT Sports 1 with coverage to start at 11.30pm. Although, you can also keep up-to-date with all the action on the Sun Football App you can download here or also follow the action on the Sunsport live blog.
Team news
Middlesbrough: Bernando Epinosa will undergo tests to assess his ankle injury and Rudy Gestede, who was forced off with a hamstring injury in Saturday's loss against City looks likely to miss out on the game. Aitor Karanka will also be without long term absentees; Daniel Ayala (hamstring), Calum Chambers (foot) and george Freind (calf).
Manchester United: United are having somewhat of an injury crisis, with all four of their forwards currently unavailable.
What they said
Manchester United- United are having somewhat of an injury crisis, with all four of their forwards currently unavailable. Wayne Rooney and Anthony Martial have both picked up training ground injuries, while Zlatan Ibrahimovic is currently serving a two-match ban and Marcus Rashford has fallen ill.
Paul Pogba looks like he will be out after limping off against Rostov and Daley Blind is a dou
Fact me
- Middlesbrough are winless in their last 12 meetings with Man Utd in all competitions (D5 L7), although did progress via penalties in their League Cup clash in October 2015.
- The Red Devils have scored in each of their last 14 away league games against Middlesbrough; their longest active streak against a single opponent.
- United have won four of their last six Premier League trips to the Riverside (D1 L1).
- Wayne Rooney has been directly involved in six goals in his last five Premier League games against Middlesbrough (two goals, four assists).
- After losing successive Premier League games against promoted sides in December 2015 (vs Bournemouth and Norwich), Man Utd are unbeaten in their last seven (W5 D2), keeping five clean sheets.
- Manchester United’s next win will be their 600 th in the Premier League, becoming the first side to reach that landmark.
- Middlesbrough’s next loss in the Premier League will be their 1000 th defeat in the English top-flight and they would become the 14 th team to do so.
- This game will see the team who averages the fewest shots on target (Middlesbrough – 2.4 per game) face the team who attempts the most per game (Manchester United – 6.3 per game).
- Manchester United are currently on the longest unbeaten run in the Premier League (17 games), while opponents Middlesbrough are on the longest current winless run in the competition (10 games).
- United will be missing the suspended Zlatan Ibrahimovic for this match. The Swede has 15 goals in the Premier League this season; nine more than any other player for the club (Juan Mata – six goals).
- Ibrahimovic has attempted nearly a quarter of Manchester United’s shots in the Premier League this season (109 – 24.3%).