The full time whistle is blown and the game ends in a draw.
90
What a chance. Sanli Tuncay some how found a way through the United defence but a last ditch tackle from Gerard Pique denied him the opportunity to get a last gasp winning goal with the last kick of the game.
90
Manchester United are doing everything within their power to try and grab a goal as they control the ball in the final few minutes of the game.
90
The fourth official indicates four minutes of added time.
86
A great chance for United to equalise with a free kick right on the edge of the penalty area, the free kick was chipped into the area and 'Boro did well to defend resiliently and prevent United from grabbing a winning goal.
84
Andrew Taylor did very well to prevent Sun-Ji Park from getting past him, by standing tall and physically getting the better of him. Good defending from the youngster.
81
The game has lost it's edge now and completely slowed down. Both teams look tired but the game is not over yet.
78
Substitution
Alfonso Alves is replaced by Sanli Tuncay.
77
Another scare for United once again because of Edwin Van Der Sar who came out of his area to clear the ball coming back to him, only for him to slip and fall to the ground. Luckily though he managed to direct the ball away from Alves.
74
Goal
GOAL! MIDDLESBROUGH 2 - 2 MANCHESTER UNITED (ROONEY) Wayne Rooney equalises for Manchester United with a deflected close range effort.
73
Almost another chance for 'Boro to stretch their lead as Alfonso Alves moved into space, only to be upheld by the sound of the Referee's whistle to signal an offside decision.
70
Substitution
Rio Ferdinand is forced to come off and is replaced by Gerard Pique.
69
A hand in mouth moment for Manchester United as Edwin Van Der Sar came to collect an easy cross and dropped it under no pressure at all. Luckily though Ferdinand cleared the ball to safety.
67
Substitution
John O'Shea is replaced by Owen Hargreaves.
66
Middlesbrough have just calmed things down over the last few minutes, not something you would imagine doing with a 2-1 lead against the undoubtedly the best team in the league this season.
64
Substitution
Carlos Tevez is replaced by Ji-Sung Park.
62
The match ball is changed by the fourth official from a white ball to a yellow ball as the snow falls and thickens on Teesside.
59
'Boro had the chance to make stretch their lead to three but Aliadiere decided to head the ball back across the face of goal for Alfonso Alves who couldn't get enough power on the ball to direct it goalwards.
56
Goal
GOAL! MIDDLESBROUGH 2 - 1 MANCHESTER UNITED (ALVES) Alfonso Alves puts 'Boro ahead with a lovely right footed finish past Van Der Sar.
55
Yellow Card
Wayne Rooney is booked for a late challenge on Mark Schwarzer.
52
'Boro need to keep up the pressure or else United are going to punish them on the counter attack.
50
Our wishes are granted with an end to end start to the second half.
48
Yellow Card
Luke Young is booked for a slightly dangerous tackle on Patrice Evra.
46
A dramatic start to the half. Some really slack defending from Manchester United but Pogatetz was unable to turn quick enough and get a shot off, instead his effort was well blocked by Rio Ferdinand.
Second half
Middlesbrough get the game back underway for the second half. Let's hope it's as good as the first.
Half time
The half time whistle is blown at the Riverside Stadium.
45
A strong penalty shout from Manchester United as Christiano Ronaldo's effort from outside the area seemed to be stopped by the hands of Andrew Taylor.
45
The fourth official indicates one minute of added time.
45
I hope the speed of the first half is the same as the second half, then we will be in for an entertaining end to the game.
43
The home sides continous pressure on United is paying dividends, United simply do not like it and are finding it difficult to cope with.
41
A fantastic opportunity for 'Boro to take the lead only to be denied by an equally fantastic save from Van Der Sar to deny a close range effort from Stewart Downing. A great chance for 'Boro which they may look back on in frustration.
38
'Boro are piling the pressure onto United after their equalising goal, which they thoroughly deserved and do look promising when going forward. There is definately goals left in this game.
35
Goal
GOAL! MIDDLESBROUGH 1 - 1 MANCHESTER UNITED (ALVES) Alfonso Alves slots the ball home with a good finish after a clever flick on from Jeremie Aliadiere.
32
Middlesbrough won a free kick in a decent position around 30 yards from goal, with Alfonso Alves smashing the ball towards goal. It dipped and swerved with Edwin Van Der Sar making a good save and then saving again from Gary O'Neill's follow up.
29
Good positioning from Rio Ferdinand as he was in the right place at the right time to clear a dangerous cross from Stewart Downing, the England defender has lead by example so far this afternoon for United.
27
Some smart control of the ball from Mark Schwarzer impresses the crowd as he managed to prevent the ball from going out for a corner. Maybe him and Arca should swap positions.
24
A great chance for Middlesborough to equalise after capitalising on a Patrice Evra injury up the other end of the pitch, but Jeremie Aliadiere scuffed his shot and it dribbled wide of the post.
22
United are keeping the ball excellently and preventing 'Boro from getting anywhere near it.
20
A fine example of Manchester United's skill and precision demonstrated by a link up between Wayne Rooney and Michael Carrick, the pair exchanged passes and it took a last ditch tackle from David Wheater to deny Rooney's effort.
18
Half a chance for 'Boro once again, this time it was Downing who broke down the right and got the better of Wes Brown and crossed for Alfonso Alves who glanced a header just wide.
14
A quick break from 'Boro down the right saw Luke Young win corner after trying to drill the ball across the face of goal, the resulting corner was headed over the bar by Emmanuel Pogatetz.
12
After Manchester United scored with practically their first attack of the game, they have piled on the pressure and look very dangerous going forward.
10
Goal
GOAL! MIDDLESBROUGH 0 - 1 MANCHESTER UNITED (RONALDO) Christiano Ronaldo scores his 37th goal of the season with an easy close range effort after Michael Carrick did well to square the ball in a packed penalty area.
9
It's been an aggressive start to the game by 'Boro and Julio Arca is pulled up by the Referee for a strong challenge on Rooney.
8
Middlesborough won their first corner of the game but Stewart Downing's corner was very poor and trickled along the floor to Wayne Rooney just inside the penalty area.
6
The first bit of action for Middlesborough and Alfonso Alves after a good ball down the right channel for the Brazilian who did well to cut inside past Patrice Evra but his shot was mishit and squandered wide. Promising for 'Boro.
4
John O'Shea has started at centre back for Manchester United and Wes Brown at right back as expected, who surprisingly has played the more games than any other Manchester United player this season.
2
A nice bright start from Middlesborough with the home support getting behind their side in the opening minutes.
1
Kickoff
Manchester United get the game underway at the Riverside Stadium.
Awaiting Kickoff
The referee today is Mike Riley (Yorkshire).
Awaiting Kickoff
Gary Neville does not make the first 16 despite traveling as part of the squad to Middlesborough, John O'Shea deputises in the centre of defence in place of the injured Nemanja Vidic and Ryan Giggs and Carlos Tevez both return to the starting line-up
Awaiting Kickoff
Fabio Rochemback misses out for Middlesborough despite finishing a suspension, Alfonso Alves starts up front in place of Mido who is out for the rest of the season after a Hernia operation, Robert Huth also misses out because of a foot injury.
Awaiting Kickoff
Manchester United Line-up: Van der Sar, O'Shea, Ferdinand, Brown, Evra, Ronaldo, Scholes, Carrick, Giggs, Tevez, Rooney
Middlesbrough
Manchester United
Full time
The full time whistle is blown and the game ends in a draw.
What a chance. Sanli Tuncay some how found a way through the United defence but a last ditch tackle from Gerard Pique denied him the opportunity to get a last gasp winning goal with the last kick of the game.
Manchester United are doing everything within their power to try and grab a goal as they control the ball in the final few minutes of the game.
The fourth official indicates four minutes of added time.
A great chance for United to equalise with a free kick right on the edge of the penalty area, the free kick was chipped into the area and 'Boro did well to defend resiliently and prevent United from grabbing a winning goal.
Andrew Taylor did very well to prevent Sun-Ji Park from getting past him, by standing tall and physically getting the better of him. Good defending from the youngster.
The game has lost it's edge now and completely slowed down. Both teams look tired but the game is not over yet.
Substitution
Alfonso Alves is replaced by Sanli Tuncay.
Another scare for United once again because of Edwin Van Der Sar who came out of his area to clear the ball coming back to him, only for him to slip and fall to the ground. Luckily though he managed to direct the ball away from Alves.
Goal
GOAL! MIDDLESBROUGH 2 - 2 MANCHESTER UNITED (ROONEY) Wayne Rooney equalises for Manchester United with a deflected close range effort.
Almost another chance for 'Boro to stretch their lead as Alfonso Alves moved into space, only to be upheld by the sound of the Referee's whistle to signal an offside decision.
Substitution
Rio Ferdinand is forced to come off and is replaced by Gerard Pique.
A hand in mouth moment for Manchester United as Edwin Van Der Sar came to collect an easy cross and dropped it under no pressure at all. Luckily though Ferdinand cleared the ball to safety.
Substitution
John O'Shea is replaced by Owen Hargreaves.
Middlesbrough have just calmed things down over the last few minutes, not something you would imagine doing with a 2-1 lead against the undoubtedly the best team in the league this season.
Substitution
Carlos Tevez is replaced by Ji-Sung Park.
The match ball is changed by the fourth official from a white ball to a yellow ball as the snow falls and thickens on Teesside.
'Boro had the chance to make stretch their lead to three but Aliadiere decided to head the ball back across the face of goal for Alfonso Alves who couldn't get enough power on the ball to direct it goalwards.
Goal
GOAL! MIDDLESBROUGH 2 - 1 MANCHESTER UNITED (ALVES) Alfonso Alves puts 'Boro ahead with a lovely right footed finish past Van Der Sar.
Yellow Card
Wayne Rooney is booked for a late challenge on Mark Schwarzer.
'Boro need to keep up the pressure or else United are going to punish them on the counter attack.
Our wishes are granted with an end to end start to the second half.
Yellow Card
Luke Young is booked for a slightly dangerous tackle on Patrice Evra.
A dramatic start to the half. Some really slack defending from Manchester United but Pogatetz was unable to turn quick enough and get a shot off, instead his effort was well blocked by Rio Ferdinand.
Second half
Middlesbrough get the game back underway for the second half. Let's hope it's as good as the first.
Half time
The half time whistle is blown at the Riverside Stadium.
A strong penalty shout from Manchester United as Christiano Ronaldo's effort from outside the area seemed to be stopped by the hands of Andrew Taylor.
The fourth official indicates one minute of added time.
I hope the speed of the first half is the same as the second half, then we will be in for an entertaining end to the game.
The home sides continous pressure on United is paying dividends, United simply do not like it and are finding it difficult to cope with.
A fantastic opportunity for 'Boro to take the lead only to be denied by an equally fantastic save from Van Der Sar to deny a close range effort from Stewart Downing. A great chance for 'Boro which they may look back on in frustration.
'Boro are piling the pressure onto United after their equalising goal, which they thoroughly deserved and do look promising when going forward. There is definately goals left in this game.
Goal
GOAL! MIDDLESBROUGH 1 - 1 MANCHESTER UNITED (ALVES) Alfonso Alves slots the ball home with a good finish after a clever flick on from Jeremie Aliadiere.
Middlesbrough won a free kick in a decent position around 30 yards from goal, with Alfonso Alves smashing the ball towards goal. It dipped and swerved with Edwin Van Der Sar making a good save and then saving again from Gary O'Neill's follow up.
Good positioning from Rio Ferdinand as he was in the right place at the right time to clear a dangerous cross from Stewart Downing, the England defender has lead by example so far this afternoon for United.
Some smart control of the ball from Mark Schwarzer impresses the crowd as he managed to prevent the ball from going out for a corner. Maybe him and Arca should swap positions.
A great chance for Middlesborough to equalise after capitalising on a Patrice Evra injury up the other end of the pitch, but Jeremie Aliadiere scuffed his shot and it dribbled wide of the post.
United are keeping the ball excellently and preventing 'Boro from getting anywhere near it.
A fine example of Manchester United's skill and precision demonstrated by a link up between Wayne Rooney and Michael Carrick, the pair exchanged passes and it took a last ditch tackle from David Wheater to deny Rooney's effort.
Half a chance for 'Boro once again, this time it was Downing who broke down the right and got the better of Wes Brown and crossed for Alfonso Alves who glanced a header just wide.
A quick break from 'Boro down the right saw Luke Young win corner after trying to drill the ball across the face of goal, the resulting corner was headed over the bar by Emmanuel Pogatetz.
After Manchester United scored with practically their first attack of the game, they have piled on the pressure and look very dangerous going forward.
Goal
GOAL! MIDDLESBROUGH 0 - 1 MANCHESTER UNITED (RONALDO) Christiano Ronaldo scores his 37th goal of the season with an easy close range effort after Michael Carrick did well to square the ball in a packed penalty area.
It's been an aggressive start to the game by 'Boro and Julio Arca is pulled up by the Referee for a strong challenge on Rooney.
Middlesborough won their first corner of the game but Stewart Downing's corner was very poor and trickled along the floor to Wayne Rooney just inside the penalty area.
The first bit of action for Middlesborough and Alfonso Alves after a good ball down the right channel for the Brazilian who did well to cut inside past Patrice Evra but his shot was mishit and squandered wide. Promising for 'Boro.
John O'Shea has started at centre back for Manchester United and Wes Brown at right back as expected, who surprisingly has played the more games than any other Manchester United player this season.
A nice bright start from Middlesborough with the home support getting behind their side in the opening minutes.
Kickoff
Manchester United get the game underway at the Riverside Stadium.
Awaiting Kickoff
The referee today is Mike Riley (Yorkshire).
Awaiting Kickoff
Gary Neville does not make the first 16 despite traveling as part of the squad to Middlesborough, John O'Shea deputises in the centre of defence in place of the injured Nemanja Vidic and Ryan Giggs and Carlos Tevez both return to the starting line-up
Awaiting Kickoff
Fabio Rochemback misses out for Middlesborough despite finishing a suspension, Alfonso Alves starts up front in place of Mido who is out for the rest of the season after a Hernia operation, Robert Huth also misses out because of a foot injury.
Awaiting Kickoff
Manchester United Line-up: Van der Sar, O'Shea, Ferdinand, Brown, Evra, Ronaldo, Scholes, Carrick, Giggs, Tevez, Rooney
Awaiting Kickoff
Middlesborough Line-up: Schwarzer, Young, Wheater, Pogatetz, Taylor, O'Neil, Boateng, Arca, Downing, Alves, Aliadiere