SWANSEA, Wales (AP) – Swansea and Middlesbrough did little to alleviate their Premier League relegation worries with a 0-0 draw on Sunday.
Swansea is only a point and a place above the relegation zone, while Middlesbrough is five points behind the south Wales club with a game in hand.
The goalless draw highlighted the failings of both sides in front of goal and will encourage the teams around them.
There was no shortage of endeavor or commitment, but neither side could provide the defining moment of quality that would have meant so much.
Swansea suffered a blow before kick-off when top scorer Fernando Llorente was ruled out with a calf problem.