Almost a second goal for City, as sub Caicedo cuts inside on the edge of the area and fires in a shot, but Jones gathers well.

Boro look like a beaten team now and the pressure will be mounting on Southgate, as the poor run continues.

Pablo Zabaleta is the latest to try his luck from long range but again the strike is wide of the target.

A bit of a talking point in the City area, as Alves goes over under a challenge from Nedum Onuoha. Referee Andre Marriner says no penalty after half-hearted appeals from Boro.

Boro try to get Marlon King away, but City step up and play the former Watford man offside.

Another good chance for Alves and the striker is denied again by the feet of Given. Boro's Brazilian star should have had at least two goals today and he may be left to rue those missed chances.

Shaun Wright-Phillips breaks away brilliantly down the right-hand side, but his shot from an angle is blocked by the sliding Huth.

Confidence is building amongst the City players, this time Wayne Bridge tries his luck from the edge of the area but its over the bar.

Robinho has certainly perked up since City took the lead and he is starting to cause Boro some problems.

Bellamy is hunting a second and strikes goalwards, but the striker's shot is blocked well by Chris Riggott.

Boro have responded pretty well to going behind and win a corner, but they can't make anything from Downing's centre.

Boro have conceded more second-half goals (27) than any other club in the top flight, so maybe that's an indication that there will be goals here.

Stewart Downing tries his luck after a quick free-kick finds him in space, but the England star's shot for the edge of the box drifts past the left-hand post.

This game has really livened up now and this time its Boro going close. Alves breaks away from the City defence but is denied in a one-on-one situation, as Given blocks with his foot.

Craig Bellamy is just inches away from breaking the deadlock, but he can't quite reach an excellent ball across the area by Ireland.

Ooohh, City almost break the deadlock as Stephen Ireland's header beats Jones but hits the bar and Boro are able to clear.

A great save from Brad Jones keeps the scoreline blank, denying Craig Bellamy after Shaun Wright-Phillips had his shot blocked by Robert Huth.

Brad Jones is called into action now as he makes a superb save to deny Craig Bellamy's shot, as the game finally kicks into life.

A quick break from Boro and they almost take the lead against the run of play, but Shay Given pulls of a fine save to deny Afonso Alves. He probably should have scored.

Adam Johnson tries to create an opening goal after a dull start to this game, but the winger's effort from outside the box goes harmlessly over the bar.

Boro look comfortable when the ball is pumped into their box, this time Huth powers away a header from Ireland's corner.

This time City swing in a set piece, but although Vincent Kompany gets on the end of the corner, his shot is wide of the target.

Its been a disappointing start from both sides, you sense a few nerves around Eastlands. Boro win the first corner, but it amounts to nothing.

Bradley Jones does well to save from Craig Bellamy, the Welshman showing his pace against the Boro defence.

It's a sunny but very cold day in Manchester.