Manchester City dropped two vital points in the race for a Champions League spot after a 2-2 draw away at Middlesbrough.

Manchester City dropped two vital points in the race for a Champions League spot after a 2-2 draw away at Middlesbrough.

The hosts held the lead twice, but a penalty from Sergio Aguero and a late Gabriel Jesus header earned the Blues a 2-2 draw in a frantic battle at The Riverside.

While a draw does little to enhance hopes of a top four finish, when the dust settles on the weekend’s results, it hopefully will be a case of not too damage done.

City host Crystal Palace next weekend in what will be a vital encounter.

Palace are not mathematically safe and will look to repeat their excellent away performances against Chelsea and Liverpool when they visit Etihad Stadium.

Hear what Aleix Garcia thought of the game via the video above as he calls for City to show more ruthlessness in the final games of the season.