Mohamed Shawky started in midfield in tonight's tough away clash for Boro against the Gunners. On the other side, Mido will be on bench at start as Aliadiere returned back to selection. The first half ended in a 0-1 lead for Boro as Aliadiere scored from a counter attacking move. Shawky has been replaced during half time and Lee Cattermole cme on to replace him. In the 77th minute, Mido replaced Aliadiere and received a straight red card after an aerial challenge with Clichy.

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Boro won a point from Arsenal and could win the three points but a late goal by Kolo Toure meant that the points were shared between both sides.

Aliadiere returned to selection after 4 matches ban which meant that Mido will be back to bench. On the other hand, the new signing Alves wasn't included in the match squad due to injury.

Egyptian midfielder Mohamed Shawky started the game alongside Boateng in midfield. Shawky did OK but wasn't at his best. The Egyptian didn't look so confident and so, he was taken off during halftime and Lee Cattermol came on to replace him.

Boro played defensively and relied on counter attacks. The only goal came after a long ball by Shawrzer to Tuncay who was onside and crossed with his left to Aliadiare in front of goal, the latter finished well and gave his side the lead.

Arsenal tried hard to come back into the game but Boro had many men behind the ball and defended their lead bravely till the 86th minute when Toure headed home after a corner kick from the right wing.

Egyptian striker Mido came on in the 77th minute to replace the goalscorer Aliadiere. The Egyptian couldn't make an impact as he was isolated at front after Tuncay came off early on in the 2nd half.

However, Mido was in the center of attention in the 88th minute as he received a straight red card after a silly aerial challenge with Arsenal player Clichy.

Mido tried to head the ball but he had his foot up and it hit the face of Clichy who feel onto the ground and needed medical attention. The match referee showed the Egyptian the red card but a yellow would be the most fair decision.

With this result, Boro remained 13th in the table while Arsenal dropped to the 2nd spot after Manchester United's 1-0 narrow win over Hossam Ghaly's Derby.

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