Alves the bogey man for City again

AFONSO ALVES proved the scourge of Manchester City once again as his 53rd-minute penalty helped Middlesbrough to victory.

Brazilian Alves had hit a hat-trick in the corresponding fixture last season as Boro struck eight goals past their opponents.

Another nine-goal epic was always a distant dream but that will not perturb Boro boss Gareth Southgate, whose workmanlike side were full value for their points.