# Middlesbrough lay down marker as 'best team in the Championship'

Middlesbrough delivered a statement performance in the Championship, with the display prompting claims that they are the best side in the division. The result strengthens their standing and sends a message to their promotion rivals.

**Importance:** 2/5

## Sources

### Sports
- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c65ynq95xdw5o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 23:14:00 GMT