Middlesbrough take on Leeds up next with Garry Monk set to face his former club.
Garry Monk takes on former club Leeds United with Middlesbrough after the international break, and will do it looking down on the Whites in the table.
Leeds made a terrific start to the season and even topped the Championship in mid-September but have struggled desperately since and are in freefall.
Leeds have slumped to 10th place under Thomas Christiansen after a succession of defeats, the latest being a 3-1 defeat to Brentford on Saturday evening.
Middlesbrough meanwhile have risen to fifth place, overtaking Leeds for the very first time.
After a slow start under Monk, the Teesside club are picking up form and grinding out results, the latest being a 1-0 victory over rivals Sunderland.
Ahead of the match with Leeds, Middlesbrough are coming into form at just the right time, although the international break means there is a little breather before the match.
Leeds have serious problems at present, with many of the signings made by sporting director Victor Orta in the summer failing to perform.
Orta’s former club is Middlesbrough where he left after an unsuccessful spell, and fans of the club are feeling confident ahead of the match against Leeds.
Boro fans are crowing after climbing above Leeds, having listened to Garry Monk be criticised by Whites fans for months, and taking comfort in Orta’s struggles.
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