THE dates for crucial matches involving Middlesbrough and Sunderland have been confirmed following Manchester United's qualification for the semi-finals of the Champions League.

Boro's home match against Manchester United will now take place on Saturday, May 2 (ko 12.45pm).

Sunderland's home game with Everton on the same weekend will now take place on Sunday, May 3 (ko 4pm).

Both games will be televised live on Sky Sports.

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