Middlesbrough have grabbed the local bragging rights after beating local rivals Sunderland 1-0 at The Riverside Stadium on Sunday lunchtime.
Marcus Tavernier grabbed the game’s only goal early in the match as Boro recorded a third straight victory in the Sky Bet Championship.
The result moves Garry Monk’s side up to fifth in the league table and after the match, fans took to Twitter to give their views on both the result and performance.
Braithwaite was immense today! Ayala back to his best and Randolph outstanding! Not a great game but to win bad is a good sign! #UTB
— Steven Mclauchlan (@smoggy854) November 5, 2017
Still not completely convinced, but you can't argue with 9 points from the last 3. International break has come at the wrong time! #utb
— Tom Muldowney (@tom_muldowney) November 5, 2017
Poor game really. But job done and another win over the Mackems. 3 wins on the bounce now and up too 5th! UTB. ⚽️🔴⚪️
— Tom (@mfctom97) November 5, 2017
Dull as dishwater that game but I'll take 3 points anyway they come. #BoroLive #UTB
— Kenna (@kenna32) November 5, 2017
It's all about streaks in the Champo & we're currently on one. Glad Monk is silencing the bedwetters, if only for a little while! #UTB 🔴⚪️
— Simon Leigh ©️ (@Clarkie615) November 5, 2017
https://twitter.com/UTFB1986/status/927184096723456000
Wasn't pretty, wasn't exciting, but 3 points and a clean sheet against a local rival, these are the games that really count in the end #UTB
— Darren Thomas (@Dazthomas86) November 5, 2017
Get in😃😄😁3 wins on the bounce defensively looking good,up front doing well,team gelling,great team spirit @Boro on a roll 🔴⚪️ #borolive #utb
— J2ojim (@j2ojim) November 5, 2017
https://twitter.com/jimmy_custard/status/927177589038436352
Middlesbrough’s next fixture comes on Sunday 19 November when they travel to Elland Road to face Leeds United.
