On this day in 1997, Boro's chaotic campaign saw another dramatic day at Old Trafford.
It was a match that put a madcap campaign in microcosm; Boro were bold and brilliant but ultimately flawed and fell short of what would have been a crucial three points.
Already docked that same tally by the FA, the Teessiders had been competing on three fronts, scrapping against relegation while also taking two trips to Wembley in the domestic cup duo.
United, on the other hand, were hoping to strengthen their grasp on another Premiership title.
Boro's opener at Old Trafford was a sensational team goal; Juninho the architect, coolly slotting in at the end of a pristine passing play.
Red Devils midfielder Roy Keane equalised, but the away side were soon ahead again as Emerson crashed one in off the crossbar.
Craig Hignett headed in with half-time looming as Boro landed another body blow.
But Alex Ferguson's side hit back before the break through Gary Neville, and now-manager Ole Gunnar Soskjaer converted on 67 minutes to square the game up once more.
Boro battled on for a hard-earned point, but two more in the final two league fixtures that followed were not enough to prevent a heartbreaking end to the season.
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