Robinho finds some space on the edge of the penalty area, but Pogatetz robs the ball off him and the attack comes to nothing. Is that the last chance?

Tuncay holds onto the ball for a decent period of time as Middlesbrough look to run down the clock. Manchester City need a moment of magic from someone.

Four minutes of stoppage time have been announced - will there be another goal?

Aliadiere sprints forward with the ball as Middlesbrough push forward, but after he threads the ball through - the offside flag is raised.

Johnson runs the ball out of play before he can get a cross into the box - Manchester City just can't get the ball though.

Arca's first notable involvement of the game is to have his curling cross blocked by Richards. Middlesbrough keep the ball though and that's very important at this stage.

With just a few minutes left in this game, it really does look as if Middlesbrough will hold on. Manchester City have been poor since the break.

Wright-Phillips does well to work his way into the box before firing a low shot into the side-netting. It really hasn't been his day.

Middlesbrough press forward once again, but Aliadiere can't quite get O'Neil's high pass under control. That's frustrating.

The problem for Manchester City in this half has been that Robinho hasn't seen nearly enough of the ball. In fact, he has been very quiet.

Alves breaks forward for the home side and finds Arca, but he loses the ball to Wright-Phillips as the attack breaks down.

Should Middlesbrough hold onto the three points tonight, it will be thier 11th Premier League win over Manchester City. They haven't beaten any other team more times.

Hart fails to collect a low cross comfortably and the ball falls to Downing who can't quite get the ball under control before Kompany challenges him.

Digard runs forward with the ball at his feet and proceeds to find Alves who goes down under the challenge of Ireland.

The home fans seem to be getting rather nervous now and they will be desperate for their side to hold onto this lead.

Mark Hughes may well be considering an attacking change soon with Ched Evans the obvious choice to bring on.

Vincent Kompany fires in a very powerful shot from range and even though he saw it late, Turnbull goes down to his left to make a great save.

Corner from Wright-Phillips doesn't beat the first defender and is eventually cleared by Downing. The away side are running out of time here.

Not for the first time tonight, Wright-Phillips goes down far too easily and wins a free-kick for his side.

Considering his side are 1-0 down, this isn't a very attacking change from Mark Hughes, but he does need to ensure they don't go 2-0 down.

Another brisk passing move from Middlesbrough results in Aliadiere's being crucially headed clear by Nedum Onuoha.

Every time Manchester City pick up the ball, at least one Middlesbrough player closes them down straight away. They are working so, so hard.

Downing whips the corner into the penalty area, but after Ben Haim's original clearance, Ireland hacks the ball away.

Aliadiere has been extremely lively in the second half, this time he bursts down the right hand side before his cross is deflected behind for a corner.

Gareth Southgate will be desperate for his side to double their lead as soon as possible as he knows they have a habit of conceding late goals.

This game really has been interesting and entertaining - it really could go either way still.

Middlesbrough come close again, this time Tuncay collects the ball off Alves before squaring the ball just beyond Aliadiere. Surely he should have shot?

The home side almost double their lead as Tuncay fires an excellent attempt inches wide of the post - what an effort, so close!

Tal Ben Haim smashes a free kick towards goal from long range, but Turnbull is aware of what is going on around him and collects the ball.

Middlesbrough will know that this game isn't over until the final whistle is blown. They have conceded more goals in the final 15 minutes than any other Premier League team.

Manchester City free kick in a decent position is wasted as Elano blasts the set piece against the Middlesbrough wall.

The Manchester City players really weren't happy with that penalty decison and it really has made this game very, very lively.

Middlesbrough push forward straight away after the re-start through Aliadiere, but he is surrounded by Man City players and loses the ball.

Middlesbrough are awarded a penalty as Sturridge makes a poor challenge on Wheater inside the area.

Tuncay shows some excellent skill to find O'Neil, but his optimistic pass is wide of its intended target. Perhaps he should have kept it simple there.

The away side have started the second period strongly, much like they did in the first half - can they make it count this time?

Manchester City come forward again and this time it is Wright-Phillips that produces an excellent save from Turnbull. Another important save.

Middlesbrough will be slightly concerned now the second half has started as they have conceded 93% of their goals in the second period of games this season.

Manchester City almost take the lead straight away as Ireland forces a superb save from Turnbull.

Aliadiere latches onto a superb O'Neill pass and fires a powerful shot which is deflected wide of the goal.

Middlesbrough then win the ball and proceed to push forward quickly, only for the move to come to an abrupt end when Tuncay's passing lets him down.

Corner to Manchester City is taken short to Wright-Phillips, but his first time cross is blocked and the attack breaks down. Poor.

As we approach half time, Gareth Southgate will be very happy with how his side have played in the last few minutes. Perhaps he doesn't want the whistle to go.

Middlesbrough are finishing this half strongly and the crowd are making plenty of noise as O'Neill's cross is missed by the stretching Alves.

Middlesbrough break forward after the winning the ball through Aliadiere and his low cross only just avades the waiting Downing.

After a fantastic ball over the top from Didier Digard, Tuncay is adjudged to be offside much to the bemusement of the Middlesbrough players.

Sturridge and Ireland exchanges passes before finding Wright-Phillips who smashes a first time shot wide of the post. Not the best effort from the former Chelsea man.

Elano's free kick finds the head of Sturridge, but his flick on towards goal goes over the bar and fails to trouble Turnbull.

O'Neill brings down Richards after a run of play where plenty of challenges were flying in. This game is getting rather feisty.

This game may be without a goal so far, but don't expect it to stay like this. Middlesbrough have gone 34 games without a 0-0 draw and Manchester City have scored in every league game this season.

Sturridge has show some good skills so far. This time he leaves Pogatetz for dead before firing a shot into the arms of Turnbull. Unlucky.

It is worth mentioning that Manchester City have a rather poor record at the Riverside, they have only won once here in the Premier League.

Ireland threads an excellent pass into the path of Sturridge, but just before it can reach the youngster, Emanuel Pogatetz slides in and wins back possession for his side.

Alves collects the ball on the right wing after a good passing move from the home side, but Aliadiere's shot is blocked after Alves squared it too him.

A long ball forward from Manchester City aiming for Daniel Sturridge is too heavy and goes out of play. Mark Hughes will be annoyed that his side didn't score when on top of this game.

As well as Manchester City have passed the ball so far, that pass from Aliadiere was probably the best pass of the game so far. Excellent vision from the youngster.

An excellent cross-field pass from Aliadiere finds Alves, but under pressure from Richard Dunne the Brazilian can't quite get his shot away.

Patient build-up play from Manchester City ends when Robinho is closed down well by Wheater who shows good composure to win the ball.

Shaun Wright-Phillips has barely touched the ball so far for the visitors - they need to get him more involved.

The away side look to push forward once again, but Sanli Tuncay uses all his energy to chase down Richards and make a decent challenge. Good work-rate from the striker.

This is end to end stuff now. Manchester City come forward with real purpose and eventually the ball falls to Richards who watches on as his shot goes straight into the arms of Turnbull.

Jeremie Aliadiere does brilliantly to beat two Manchester City defenders, but after his shot was blocked, Alves miss-hits his attempt and the chance goes begging.

As much as Manchester City have looked going forward so far, their defence does look rather shaky and Middlesbrough might fancy their chances of making the most of this.

Just as Manchester City get themselves into an excellent shooting position after a neat passing move, Blumer Elano loses the ball and the move breaks down. That's frustrating.

Manchester City are the leading scorers in the Premier League so far this season and even though they haven't scored yet - you can see why.

Martins Afonso Alves forces an excellent save from Hart after he got himself on the end of a curling Downing shot.

Manchester CIty have started as the better team so far. They are passing the ball around with real confidence.

Robinho is involved yet again as he gets the ball off Stephen Ireland before forcing a good save from Ross Turnbull. He really does get his shots away quickly.

Robinho makes a clever run towards the Middlesbrough penalty area, but a solid challenge from Chris Riggott stops him in his tracks. Attack over.

Speaking of Robinho, tonight's game follows Sunday's fixture where he scored a hat-trick against Stoke City. It will be interesting to see if he can continue in the same way.

Robson de Souza Robinho collects the ball off Micah Richards before firing a shot comfortably wide of the goal. Nice try though.

O'Neill looks to thread the ball though to Downing, but the England man is caught off-side. The game is yet to get started really.

Another free-kick for Middlesbrough is taken by Stuart Downing but it is cleared by Manchester City, they need to make more of their set pieces.

Gary O'Neill is involved for the first time, but he curls a free-kick into the Manchester City box only for Joe Hart to collect it comfortably.

Manchester City push forward for the first time but David Wheater prevents Daniel Sturridge getting a shot on goal. Good defending.

Middlesbrough need to improve on their last two games at home if they are to get something tonight, they have lost both without scoring a goal.