Middlesbrough v Man City preview

Swede could be saying farewell at Riverside

Last updated: 9th May 2008

Sven Goran Eriksson thumbs up to fans Liverpool v Manchester City

Eriksson: Farewell game?

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Sven Goran Eriksson could take charge of Manchester City for the final time when his side take on Middlesbrough at The Riverside.

There is nothing riding on the game, with pride the order of the day on Teesside.

Eriksson looks to be on his way out of City after just one season in charge and if that is the case he will be determined to bow out on a winning note.

City have lost their last two games, but victory over Middlesbrough will help them achieve their highest Premier League points record.

The visitors are still missing injured defensive duo Micah Richards and Nedum Onuoha, meaning Vedran Corluka will remain in central defence alongside Richard Dunne.

Dietmar Hamann is pushing for a recall after starting last weekend's defeat at Liverpool on the bench.

Chris Riggott is expected to keep his place in the starting XI after scoring in last weekend's win over Portsmouth.

Robert Huth is still sidelined with a foot problem meaning Riggott will partner David Wheater for Boro.

Gary O'Neil and Mido are long-term casualties for Gareth Southgate's men.

Jeremie Aliadiere could return to the side after recovering from a dead leg and Southgate may give some of his fringe players a chance to impress in their last home game of the campaign.