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Middlesbrough and Sunderland went head-to-head at the Stadium of Light on Saturday afternoon. Michael Carrick’s men headed into the game on the back of a string of disappointing results. Middlesbrough drew 1-1 with Preston North End in the previous game, meaning they had earned just two wins from their opening five fixtures. Sunderland were expected to prove a stern test for the Teessiders as well, with Regis Le Bris’ men second in the Championship table prior to kick-off. Sunderland took the lead in the 24th minute after George Edmundson’s interception took the ball away from Seny Dieng and i…