Middlesbrough have had a mixed start to the current Championship season under Michael Carrick. Expectations were high at the Riverside ahead of Boro’s season opener on August 10th. Middlesbrough were predicted to finish second in the Championship by Opta, with only Leeds United placing above them. This came after Michael Carrick was able to guide his side to a run of one defeat in 12 at the end of 2023/24. The Teesiders continued that excellent run into the opening weekend when an Emmanuel Latte Lath penalty saw Middlesbrough beat Swansea City 1-0. The North East outfit followed that result up…
