Gaston Ramirez is back in contention for Middlesbrough after missing the win over Sunderland because of suspension.
Fabio could start after coming off the bench in that match, but Victor Valdes and Grant Leadbitter remain sidelined.
Manchester City will be without goalkeeper Claudio Bravo, whose season could be over after he suffered a calf injury in the Manchester derby.
There are concerns over the fitness of David Silva and John Stones, but Bacary Sagna returns after five weeks out.
MOTD COMMENTATOR'S NOTES
Conor McNamara: "This week has already brought Middlesbrough's first league win of 2017.