Striker Dimitar Berbatov scored the only goal of the game on 69 minutes to leave United – who have just returned from winning the FIFA Club World Cup in Japan – seven points behind league leaders Liverpool with two games in hand.
Berbatov reacted quickly when Michael Carrick’s cross rebounded off defender David Wheater to fire into the top corner from the centre of the penalty area to seal the win.
The Bulgarian’s team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo missed half a dozen chances to secure a lead against a Boro team who had not won in their seven previous games.

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