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Preview: Derby vs Boro

Preview: Derby vs Boro


Preview: Derby vs Boro

Two of the Premiership's worst sides go head to head at Pride Park. Derby have lost more Premier League matches than any other club, and Middlesbrough beating Arsenal last week ended an 11 match winless streak.

Injuries and Suspensions

Jewell is again without Andy Todd (back) and Marc Edworthy (calf). Midfielder Julian Arca could start after playing 10 minutes last week, but Boro are still without striker Mido.

Squads

Derby (from): Bywater, Mears, Davis, Moore, McEveley, Griffin, Leacock, Barnes, Oakley, Pearson, Lewis, Fagan, Howard, Miller, Teale, Earnshaw, Feilhaber, Jones, Price.

Middlesbrough (from): Schwarzer, Turnbull, Steele, Young, Taylor, Woodgate, Wheater, Riggott, Pogatetz, Huth, Hines, Cattermole, Rochemback, O'Neil, Boateng, Arca, Aliadiere, Downing, Tuncay, Lee, Hutchinson, Craddock.

Eyefootball Premiership Predictor

Derby 2-2 Sunderland

A high scoring game that will be a fantastic match. Giles Barnes knows this could be a fantastic opportunity to prove himself in the Premiership, and Tuncay will be the danger man here.

Goalscorer: Sanli Tuncay