Rochemback fires in a simply sublime freekick from 35 yards out which is surely one of the goals of the season.
74
City look for a consolation goal as Elano fires his shot high and wide.
71
Substitution
Anthony McMahon replaces Luke Young after a long time sidelined without an appearance.
70
Substitution
Petrov is replaced by Blumer Elano which will surely have little affect on the outcome of this game.
69
Goal
Johnson's shot deflected by Michael ball leaving Isaksson stranded giving Borugh their fifth.
68
Borough having all the possession at the Riverside as the Man City looked demoralised.
65
The homeside enjoying this last day as Adam Jonhson roams forward on the right hand side.
61
Substitution
Dietmar Hamann replaces Darius Vassell as Sven-Goran Eriksson looks to save his side any more embarassment.
61
Substitution
Adam Johnson replaces Julio Arca in the home sides midfield.
61
Substitution
Jeremie Aliadiere replaces Tuncay upfront for Borough.
61
Goal
Alves secures his second after going through on goal, the ball dribbling over the Man City goal line.
60
Goal
Stuart Downing fires in a left foot Volley with the outside of his foot, surely securing the three points for Borough.
59
Tuncay tries to flick the ball inside Corluka but the defender manages to get the ball out for a corner.
57
David Wheater gains possession from resulting freekick and fires off shot which is cleared from the City defence.
56
Yellow Card
Sun Jihai deliberately fouls Downing for another free kick getting himself a yellow card.
54
Game has failed to get going after the break with a subdued atmosphere, City looking lost without the injured Micah Richards at the back.
52
Castillio delivers nice lofted cross but Vassells diving header is fluffed over the bar.
50
Boateng drives at City defence feeding Arca who picks out Downing but he fails to control and City regain possession.
49
Rochemback freekick is well saved by Isaakson who gathers and the clears upfield.
48
Downing blocked off on edge off the box by Sun Jihai and a freekick is awarded in a really good position.
47
Pogatetz is fouled by Castillio and a freekick is awarded on City's left handside.
46
Rochemback chips over the top but Downing fails to hold his run and is given offside.
Second half
Both sides back on the pitch for their last period of the Premiership season as Phil Dowd begins proceedings.
Half time
Phil Dowd blows his whistle for half time, Man City have totally lost all the Rhythm they had in the earlier minutes, and now it looks a long way back for the 10 men.
43
Shot by Afonso Alves drilled right-footed from left side of penalty area which produces a fantastic save by Isaksson.
40
Borough bossing this game now, surely there is no way back for the ten men of City.
37
Goal
Alves latches on to a superb ball from Rochemback, the striker superbly finishes to put his side comfortably infront.
36
Tuncay works well with Downing and Rochemback and Tuncay to release him but his shot is blocked by the Man City defence for another Middlesborugh corner.
34
Man City clear towards halfway line but Boateng clears up who is having a great first period to this game.
31
Borough have throw in taken by Pogatetz as he feeds Tuncay , but strike partner Alves fails to read his attentions.
29
Corner delivered by Downing but his corner goes over everyone for a goal kick.
29
Boateng releases Young who's cross gets blocked for another Borough corner.
27
Free kick delivered by Petrov, nodded down by Castillio to Vassell who tries the over head kick but his effort sails wide.
26
Yellow Card
Luke Young gets yellow card for decent after a freekick was harshly awarded for a tackle on Petrov after the Bulgarian scampered down the left side on a City counter attack.
23
Young attacks right hand side but his pass gets cut out by Javier Garrido for a Borough throw.
19
Petrov's freekick sails over Mark Schwarzer's bar who will be relieved after his comedy throw put his team in danger.
18
Yellow Card
Pogatetz recieves yellow card for desperate challenge on Sun Jihai.
18
Gelson Fernandes has shot which is an easy save for Schwarzer but his awful throw puts Pogatetz in position where he can only foul Sun Jihai for a free kick.
16
Man City having most of the posession since the goal with Petrov swinging in a dangerous ball from the left.
14
Goal
Stuart Downing blasts ball into the back of Andreas Isaksson's net to give the homeside a 1-0 advantage.
14
Red Card
Red Card for Man City Richard Dunne after the foul on Tuncay in the box.
14
Penalty
Riggot plays ball forward to Tuncay who is deliberately pulled back by Richard Dunne who is given straight red card and a Penalty is awarded.
13
Substitution
Nery Castillo replaces Benjani after the striker picked up an injury after the early collision with Rochemback.
11
Borough having the better of the game now as Boateng wins them another corner but Riggot fails to get a good connection on his header and the ball drifts out for a goal kick.
9
Julio Arca has attempt on goal which just misses Andreas Isaksson's post.
8
Freekick targeted at George Boateng but ball deflected behind by Dunne for a Borough corner.
7
Tuncay fouled by Vedran Corluka, freekick awarded by Phil Dowd as the home side look to mount an attack.
6
Man City starting the better of the two sides with Benjani travelling down the right chanel only to be fouled by Fabio Rochemback.
4
Game starts at a good tempo as the City fans sing their hearts out to their manager Sven-Goran Eriksson, as the visitors manager applauds their support.
2
Martin Petrov plays searching ball forward, Vassell manages to knock down to Benjani but the forwards shot sails wide.
1
Julio Arca fouls Michael Ball, free kick awarded to the visitors on the halfway line.
Awaiting Kickoff
Stuart Downing will start, making him the only Borough player to feature in every Premiership game this season.
Awaiting Kickoff
Blumer Elano can only manage a place on the bench as Gelson Fernandes takes a place in the midfield, while Benjani Mwaruwari partners Darius Vassell upfront for the visitors.
Awaiting Kickoff
Chris Riggott keeps his place in defence for the home side while Sanli Tuncay will partner Afonso Alves upfront as Jeremie Aliadiere settles for a place on the bench.
Middlesbrough
Manchester City
Full time
Outstanding goals from Downing and Rochemback add to Sven's embarassment, which will surely mean he has took charge of his last City game.
Full time
Phil Dowd concludes the action at the Riverside, Middlesborough were outstanding despite playing against ten men.
Goal
Aliadiere slides in Alves for his hat trick which completes the scoring at the Riverside in this rout.
Goal
Elano scores a superb left footed goal to get City on the scoresheet.
Goal
Jeremie Aliadiere nets Boroughs seventh, Middlesborough are battering Sven-Goran Eriksson's side.
Goal
Rochemback fires in a simply sublime freekick from 35 yards out which is surely one of the goals of the season.
City look for a consolation goal as Elano fires his shot high and wide.
Substitution
Anthony McMahon replaces Luke Young after a long time sidelined without an appearance.
Substitution
Petrov is replaced by Blumer Elano which will surely have little affect on the outcome of this game.
Goal
Johnson's shot deflected by Michael ball leaving Isaksson stranded giving Borugh their fifth.
Borough having all the possession at the Riverside as the Man City looked demoralised.
The homeside enjoying this last day as Adam Jonhson roams forward on the right hand side.
Substitution
Dietmar Hamann replaces Darius Vassell as Sven-Goran Eriksson looks to save his side any more embarassment.
Substitution
Adam Johnson replaces Julio Arca in the home sides midfield.
Substitution
Jeremie Aliadiere replaces Tuncay upfront for Borough.
Goal
Alves secures his second after going through on goal, the ball dribbling over the Man City goal line.
Goal
Stuart Downing fires in a left foot Volley with the outside of his foot, surely securing the three points for Borough.
Tuncay tries to flick the ball inside Corluka but the defender manages to get the ball out for a corner.
David Wheater gains possession from resulting freekick and fires off shot which is cleared from the City defence.
Yellow Card
Sun Jihai deliberately fouls Downing for another free kick getting himself a yellow card.
Game has failed to get going after the break with a subdued atmosphere, City looking lost without the injured Micah Richards at the back.
Castillio delivers nice lofted cross but Vassells diving header is fluffed over the bar.
Boateng drives at City defence feeding Arca who picks out Downing but he fails to control and City regain possession.
Rochemback freekick is well saved by Isaakson who gathers and the clears upfield.
Downing blocked off on edge off the box by Sun Jihai and a freekick is awarded in a really good position.
Pogatetz is fouled by Castillio and a freekick is awarded on City's left handside.
Rochemback chips over the top but Downing fails to hold his run and is given offside.
Second half
Both sides back on the pitch for their last period of the Premiership season as Phil Dowd begins proceedings.
Half time
Phil Dowd blows his whistle for half time, Man City have totally lost all the Rhythm they had in the earlier minutes, and now it looks a long way back for the 10 men.
Shot by Afonso Alves drilled right-footed from left side of penalty area which produces a fantastic save by Isaksson.
Borough bossing this game now, surely there is no way back for the ten men of City.
Goal
Alves latches on to a superb ball from Rochemback, the striker superbly finishes to put his side comfortably infront.
Tuncay works well with Downing and Rochemback and Tuncay to release him but his shot is blocked by the Man City defence for another Middlesborugh corner.
Man City clear towards halfway line but Boateng clears up who is having a great first period to this game.
Borough have throw in taken by Pogatetz as he feeds Tuncay , but strike partner Alves fails to read his attentions.
Corner delivered by Downing but his corner goes over everyone for a goal kick.
Boateng releases Young who's cross gets blocked for another Borough corner.
Free kick delivered by Petrov, nodded down by Castillio to Vassell who tries the over head kick but his effort sails wide.
Yellow Card
Luke Young gets yellow card for decent after a freekick was harshly awarded for a tackle on Petrov after the Bulgarian scampered down the left side on a City counter attack.
Young attacks right hand side but his pass gets cut out by Javier Garrido for a Borough throw.
Petrov's freekick sails over Mark Schwarzer's bar who will be relieved after his comedy throw put his team in danger.
Yellow Card
Pogatetz recieves yellow card for desperate challenge on Sun Jihai.
Gelson Fernandes has shot which is an easy save for Schwarzer but his awful throw puts Pogatetz in position where he can only foul Sun Jihai for a free kick.
Man City having most of the posession since the goal with Petrov swinging in a dangerous ball from the left.
Goal
Stuart Downing blasts ball into the back of Andreas Isaksson's net to give the homeside a 1-0 advantage.
Red Card
Red Card for Man City Richard Dunne after the foul on Tuncay in the box.
Penalty
Riggot plays ball forward to Tuncay who is deliberately pulled back by Richard Dunne who is given straight red card and a Penalty is awarded.
Substitution
Nery Castillo replaces Benjani after the striker picked up an injury after the early collision with Rochemback.
Borough having the better of the game now as Boateng wins them another corner but Riggot fails to get a good connection on his header and the ball drifts out for a goal kick.
Julio Arca has attempt on goal which just misses Andreas Isaksson's post.
Freekick targeted at George Boateng but ball deflected behind by Dunne for a Borough corner.
Tuncay fouled by Vedran Corluka, freekick awarded by Phil Dowd as the home side look to mount an attack.
Man City starting the better of the two sides with Benjani travelling down the right chanel only to be fouled by Fabio Rochemback.
Game starts at a good tempo as the City fans sing their hearts out to their manager Sven-Goran Eriksson, as the visitors manager applauds their support.
Martin Petrov plays searching ball forward, Vassell manages to knock down to Benjani but the forwards shot sails wide.
Julio Arca fouls Michael Ball, free kick awarded to the visitors on the halfway line.
Awaiting Kickoff
Stuart Downing will start, making him the only Borough player to feature in every Premiership game this season.
Awaiting Kickoff
Blumer Elano can only manage a place on the bench as Gelson Fernandes takes a place in the midfield, while Benjani Mwaruwari partners Darius Vassell upfront for the visitors.
Awaiting Kickoff
Chris Riggott keeps his place in defence for the home side while Sanli Tuncay will partner Afonso Alves upfront as Jeremie Aliadiere settles for a place on the bench.