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Good evening and welcome to Eurosport's LIVE text commentary of the Premier League clash involving Middlesbrough and Liverpool at the Riverside Stadium. Tonight's fixture sees the top flight's lowest scorers taking on the highest. How will it all pan out? Stay with us for all of the drama!

Premier League / Matchday 16
Riverside Stadium / 14.12.2016
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Ben Snowball
ByBen Snowball

Updated 14/12/2016 at 21:36 GMT

41'
Fischer is picked out in space but Boro simply don't get enough men forward in support and he has to make his way back to his own goal. Frustration from the home fans.
39'
There is no doubting Traore's pace but his final ball leaves a lot to be desired - he had plenty of time to deliver a cross just now but delayed and delayed, eventually losing the ball.
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CHANCE! Blistering pace from Traore to leave Henderson for dead, he delivers a pass across the face of goal, finding Forshaw whose powerful effort is well saved by Mignolet. It's the closest Boro have come.
37'
In fact, Middlesbrough have had 65% of possession since conceding the opener. In truth, Aitor Karanka's side simply have to be more ruthless in front of goal.
35'
The hosts have responded well though, forcing Mignolet into a great stop and one which will please Jurgen Klopp. He already looks much more assured than Karius.
34'
It was a soft goal for the hosts to concede, it has to be said. Boro were looking extremely comfortable until they switched off for the opener.
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SAVE! The hosts are pushing for an immediate equaliser. Fischer does well to fire an effort at goal from a tight angle but Mignolet is alert to make the stop at his near post.
30'
Liverpool have a corner to defend immediately after scoring after a mix-up between Milner and Mignolet. However, they're able to clear from the resulting set-piece.
29'
GOAL! Lallana puts Liverpool ahead!
The England international piles into the penalty area, heading home at the back post from a wonderful, deep cross delivered whipped in by Clyne. It’s a soft one to concede from Boro’s point of view but the visitors won’t be complaining!
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26'
Danger in the Boro penalty area as Mane is able to collect a loose ball but then sees his shot blocked.
25'
It's no surprise that Boro have been well organised in the opening 25 minutes and the visitors, who sit six points behind the leaders, may find it difficult to make the breakthrough here.
23'
Neither side has fashioned a clear-cut opportunity just yet.
22'
Traore is fouled in a wide area and Boro have an opportunity to whip the ball into the Liverpool area now.
Forshaw's delivery picks out Gibson who heads it at goal but it's a comfortable stop for Mignolet.
21'
Fantastic work from Fischer as the Boro winger breaks into the penalty area, goes by Lovren but Klavan is there to clear up after his partner.
20'
More adventerous from Liverpool as a low cross from Clyne causes panic in the Boro penalty area, it falls to Milner who tees up Origi but his effort is blocked.
19'
Light-hearted penalty appeals from Liverpool as Mane collides with Fabio in the penalty area and Jonathan Moss rightly waves play on. It looked like a dive.
17'
Better from Boro in an attacking sense. First, Forshaw switches the ball onto his right foot before seeing his shot blocked, the loose ball drops to Fabio whose shot is comfortably saved by Mignolet. It's the Belgian's first stop of the evening.
16'
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The hosts remain solid in defence as the back four steps up at just the right time to catch Origi in an offside position.
15'
Boro have every player except for Negredo behind the ball as Liverpool begin to exert a little pressure on the hosts.
14'
De Roon catches Henderson with a rather naughty challenge but somehow escapes a booking.