Cameron Archer struck twice as Middlesbrough came from behind to end promotion rivals Sheffield United’s unbeaten run with a 3-1 victory in the Championship on Wednesday.
The second-placed Blades took a fifth-minute lead through Oli McBurnie at Bramall Lane but Chuba Akpom levelled 20 minutes later.
Archer gave Boro the advantage three minutes into the second half before securing the points 16 minutes from time. It was United’s first defeat in 11 Championship games and left them trailing leaders Burnley by eight points.
Boro, meanwhile, moved within seven points of the Blades and also tightened their grip on third place as they moved four clear of Luton, who had to settle for a 1-1 draw at 10-man Preston.
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