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Middlesbrough have been the standout side this season and Rob Edwards is working wonders at the Riverside Stadium.
Boro drew 1-1 away at Southampton to continue their unbeaten start to the Championship and are four points clear at the top of the table.
| Position | Team | Played MP | Won W | Drawn D | Lost L | For GF | Against GA | Diff GD | Points Pts |
| 1 |  MiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 5 | 7 | 17 |
| 2 |  CoventryCoventry | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 18 | 7 | 11 | 13 |
| 3 |  Stoke CityStoke City | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 13 |
| 4 |  Bristol CityBristol City | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 12 |
| 5 |  LeicesterLeicester | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 12 |
Kaly Sene’s 78th minute equaliser was enough to ensure it was the Teesside club’s best start to the season in 149 years, leaving supporters dreaming of a return to the Premier League.
Middlesbrough fans sing ‘top of the league’
While Southampton were left with one win from their last 21 games, the away end at the St Mary’s Stadium was bouncing as those who made the long trip down to the south coast were rewarded.
Edwards and his players went over to the fans at full time, who sang back at them: “we are top of the league.”
They’re words that nobody affiliated with Middlesbrough was expecting to chant before the season started, yet the only negativity heard so far was the audible jeers for Finn Azaz, who left Boro for the Saints.
It is still a long way to go and nothing is won after seven games, but Edwards has got this team firmly in the mix and a side that will be in contention by the final round of fixtures in May.
What is the secret behind Middlesbrough’s success?
Chemistry is vital in football and right now, Middlesbrough have that in abundance.
Seven of the starting XI that played on Saturday have played in every game this season.
That telepathic understanding only helps to develop relations on the pitch, and is a key factor as to why Edwards and his side could be as many as seven points clear at the top with a midweek win.