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Manchester City 1 Middlesbrough 1: Marten De Roon cancels out Sergio Aguero opener but just who was top dog?

Dutchman fired home dramatic last-gasp equaliser at the Etihad as City fail to go three points clear at top

Marten de Roon scored a terrific late equaliser for Middlesbrough against Man City

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MANCHESTER CITY threw away all three points as Middlesbrough scored a late equaliser at the Etihad.

Sergio Aguero had put City ahead in the first half as Pep Guardiola's men dominated proceedings.

Marten de Roon scored a terrific late equaliser for Middlesbrough against Man City
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Marten de Roon scored a terrific late equaliser for Middlesbrough against Man CityCredit: Getty Images
Sergio Aguero had put City ahead in the first half
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Sergio Aguero had put City ahead in the first halfCredit: Getty Images

The home side had nearly six times as many shots on goal as Boro and are sure to be fuming after Marten De Roon popped up in injury time to score.


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City lead the table by just one point and can be overtaken by Chelsea, Liverpool and Arsenal provided the title rivals all win their extra game.

But just who was the cream of the crop in the exciting Premier League clash?

Here's SunSport's player ratings...

De Roon stunned the Etihad with his dramatic goal
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De Roon stunned the Etihad with his dramatic goalCredit: Reuters
Pep Guardiola and City lead the table by just one point
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Pep Guardiola and City lead the table by just one pointCredit: Getty Images

Man City: Bravo 6, Zabaleta 6, Stones 7, Kolarov 7, Clichy 6, Fernandinho 7, Gundogan 6 (Nolito 6), Navas 7 (Garcia 5), De Bruyne 8, Silva 6, Aguero 8 (Iheanacho 5)

Subs not used: Kompany, Caballero, Sane, Maffeo

Booked: Iheanacho

Goal: Aguero 43’

Middlesbrough: Valdes 7, Barragan 6, Chambers 6, Gibson 6, Friend 8, Traore 7 (Stuani 5), Forshaw 6, Clayton 6, De Roon 7, Downing 5 (Fischer 6), Negredo 6

Subs not used: Fabio, Bernardo, Leadbitter, Guzan, Nugent

Booked: Forshaw, Clayton, De Roon

Goal: De Roon 91’

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