Southgate: Best Display Of The Season

"Our approach to the game was fantastic. I felt Arsenal having three games in a week was a tall order for them and thought it might be a good day to get them," the Boro boss said after the 2-1 win at The Riverside.

"We worked and scrapped and gave a really good account of ourselves.

"It was our best display of the season, no question. We played very well here against Birmingham but the quality of Arsenal's team is there for all to see.

"Hopefully the players can see what they're capable of now.

"It's been quite depressing at times but we've tried to stay positive and one or two are starting to score goals now. But it's one afternoon and we have to be more consistent."