Following last Saturday’s 1-1 with Millwall, head coach Jonathan Woodgate has a couple of decisions to make ahead of the meeting with the Robins. Our Middlesbrough writer Joe Nicholson has picked the side he would start against City – scroll down and flick through our picture gallery to see if you agree with his choices:
1. GK: Darren Randolph
Has accumulated just one clean sheet so far this season and will be looking to add to it. Photo: Lewis Storey
2. RB: Jonny Howson
Has barely put a foot wrong when asked to play at right-back and has been one of the side's best performers so far this season. Photo: Getty Images
3. CB: Ryan Shotton
After a shaky start to the season the defender has produced some better performances in recent weeks. Photo: Frank Reid
4. LB: Marc Bola
With an international break just around the corner, it may be sensible to rest George Friend at Ashton Gate. Bola has deputised at left-back while the skipper has been sidelined through injury. Photo: Frank Reid