They made hard work of it but Boro got back to winning ways with a vital victory over Bolton at the Riverside.
Albert Adomah's first half goal was the difference on the night as Karanka's side kept pace at the top.
Here's what the Gazette's Boro editor Philip Tallentire made of it:
1. Despite the win, Aitor Karanka was scathing about his side's performance against Bolton . He admits he doesn't know why his players weren't anywhere near their best but you can bet they won't be allowed to “think they are better than they are” for very long.
2. Following two defeats and a draw in the three previous games, Aitor Karanka picked what many would claim to be his strongest side with the exception Dani Ayala for Tomas Kalas at the back. The two natural wingers either side of Lee Tomlin often looks the most comfortable blend as far as the attacking midfield trio is concerned though the team didn't gel as a unit too often on the night.
3. Albert Adomah scored his first goal since the win at Brighton in October. Last season's top scorer hasn't been as potent in front of goal this season, but that may be because he's improved the defensive side of his game.
4. After conceding at least one goal in five successive games, Boro achieved a critical clean sheet against Bolton, so that's a positive to come from the game.
5. Neil Lennon and Aitor Karanka are the only two managers who have been sent off in the Championship this season but, apart from a couple of minor incidents involving members of both benches, a touchline conflagration failed to spark.
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