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title: "Predicted XI: Middlesbrough (A)"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Michael Oliver"
section: "Matchday"
published: "2017-01-20T13:22:00Z"
modified: "2017-01-20T13:22:00Z"
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# Predicted XI: Middlesbrough (A)

After a run of poor form, West Ham got back to winning ways last week when Sam Allardyce returned to East London.

In a week where Dimitri Payet asked to leave and quit on the team, the players came together stronger than ever and put in a real shift as they cruised to a 3-0 victory over Crystal Palace, with some simply stunning goals scored in the process.

Tomorrow, the Hammers travel to Teeside to take on Middlesbrough.

Aitor Karanka’s side drew 1-1 at the London Stadium back in October after surviving a second half onslaught from a toothless West Ham side who couldn’t find a winning goal after Payet’s wonderful solo effort.

West Ham currently sit 12th with 25 points, nine clear of the relegation zone but they know that a win could see them rise back into the top half and well clear of any scrap at the bottom.

Here’s our predicted XI and subs for tomorrow’s game.