Teenager Chris Rigg scores the only goal as Sunderland beat Middlesbrough to win the Wear-Tees derby.
Local lad Chris Rigg scored the only goal to send Sunderland back to the top of the Championship with a narrow win over Middlesbrough.
Boro, whose best chance came when Tommy Conway headed against the bar early on, drop into mid-table and have picked up just one win from their past five league games. A return of eight points from their first five games was slightly under par for Boro, given that head coach Michael Carrick has kept all his key men, but they are still trying to fit the jigsaw pieces together.
Then Eliezer Mayenda burst through the heart of the Boro defence, but was crowded out by Luke Ayling as he attempted to shoot inside the area. As a breathless half came to an end, the Black Cats were appealing for a penalty as Romaine Mundle went down in a challenge with Ayling. It could be an early indicator that Le Bris' side are capable of sticking around near the top of the Championship in the months ahead.All times UK. Tables are subject to change. The BBC is not responsible for any changes that may be made.Sunderland have won just one of their last nine league games against Middlesbrough , failing to score in four of their last seven meetings with them.
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