Middlesbrough 1-0 Sheffield United: Gestede Header Earns Gary Monk First Win as Boro Boss

Saturday's late kick off saw Championship favourites Middlesbrough, take on recently promoted Sheffield United.

Middlesbrough were hoping to pick up their first win after a disappointing opening day defeat to Wolves, whereas United were hoping to build on their 1-0 victory against Brentford.

The opening exchanges of the game were cagey with neither team able to get a telling foothold on the game.

However, the first chance fell to the visitors when Kieron Freeman's pullback found Leon Clarke in the 7th minute, but his effort from the centre of the box was well blocked.

Chris Wilder's side then found themselves on top for the next 10 minutes of the game, with John Fleck's shot also failing to…