The only goal of the game was scored by Diego Costa in the 41st minute, which gave them a sixth consecutive win and a sixth consecutive clean sheet.
Pedro came closest to doubling their lead, but despite their inability to grab a second, Middlesbrough were unable to do enough to get at Thibaut Courtois.
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