Middlesbrough boss Steve Agnew urges fans to keep the faith ahead of Burnley clash

Steve Agnew insists that the "fighting spirit" is still evident in the Middlesbrough squad as they aim to pull off the great escape. Despite the precarious situation Boro find themselves in and injuries to key players such as Calum Chambers, George Friend and Fabio, Agnew is adamant that the players are desperate to start picking up points to try and drag those above them back into trouble. He told his pre-match press conference on Friday: "The players understand the frustrations and disappointment, and spirits are good. Burnley are virtually safe from relegation but have yet to win an away game so far in the Premier League this season, but Agnew is aware of the test they will provide. "The majority of their points have been at home, but they are a hardworking and difficult team to break down.

Middlesbrough caretaker boss Steve Agnew insists his players remain positive, despite being seven points from safety in the Premier League Middlesbrough boss Steve Agnew is convinced his side can beat the Premier League drop this season. But Agnew insists the players still believe they will be playing in the top flight next season. "I'm confident - it's not only three points that bring you closer to the rest, but if results go (our way) elsewhere, it will bring pressure elsewhere," he said. But Agnew has taken just one point from a possible nine since he took charge at the Riverside Stadium. If we do that and remain stable in term of the game plan and see that through then I'm very confident."

Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino is confident Victor Wanyama's injury isn't serious. However, he initially took his place on the bench against Watford before Tottenham opted for a late change with Wanyama sitting it out and Josh Onomah coming into the 18.

Joe Hart has been linked with a £20 million move to Liverpool. Klopp's Hart set on new keeper Simon Mignolet has had a good couple of weeks in goal for Liverpool, but rumours persist that manager Jurgen Klopp will still look to bring in a new No. Step forward Joe Hart, who remains on the outer at parent club Manchester City despite performing heroics for Torino in Serie A this season. The Sun believes that Klopp is ready to stump up £20 million to bring England's first-choice keeper to Merseyside, which could spell the end for Mignolet's Anfield career. Liverpool, Everton and Tottenham are also monitoring the talented Manchester-born Keane, whose valuation has risen to £30m by the Mirror's estimation.

United have hit form with back-to-back league wins and extended their unbeaten run to 22 games after a 2-0 victory over Chelsea on Sunday. Liverpool cover the most distance per game with 116.9km, followed by Manchester City (115.0km), West Brom (114.4km) and Tottenham (114.1km). Perhaps surprisingly, Southampton striker Shane Long is the Premier League's fastest player this season, hitting 35.31km/h against Watford in August. Interestingly, Middlesbrough speed merchant Adama Traore has only matched veteran United midfielder Ashley Young on 34.97km/h.