Middlesbrough boss Steve Agnew is adamant they can still stay up.

Boro face Manchester City at the Riverside tomorrow and for Agnew, it means pitting his wits against Pep Guardiola, whom he admits has shaped his own ideas.

“That win (against Sunderland) has changed the mood," said Agnew. “Winning is where you get your confidence and belief from.

“It had been a long time since our last one but it puts us in a better place.

"We know we're coming up against top opponents but we came away with a point at the Etihad and even in the Cup-tie, we had chances on the day so I believe we can win."