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Middlesbrough manager Aitor Karanka thinks his side will be tackling the title favourites when they host Chelsea on Nissan Super Sunday.But Karanka thinks his side can take heart from their encouraging displays before the international break, which saw them earn draws at Arsenal and Manchester City either side of a home win over Bournemouth. Mboro vs Chelsea November 20, 2016, 3:30pm Live on Get Sky Sports Get a Sky Sports pass Chelsea will arrive at the Riverside on the back of five consecutive wins in the league, a run which has lifted them to second in the table and seen them score 16 goals without conceding. Its another nice challenge for us, Karanka said on Friday. To play against Chelsea in the way they are is tough.But weve worked hard to play these types of games, so its another amazing one for us. Aitor Karanka has labelled Chelsea the favourites to win the Premier League this season. Antonio [Conte] has done very well and is settling into the league very well. They are second within a couple of months and showing they are a really consistent team.I think they are really favourites to win the league, because they take advantage of not playing in the Champions League or Europa League. Six months half price Upgrade to Sky Sports to watch Man Utd v Arsenal on Saturday and get the first six months half price It was important to win against Bournemouth and our crowd deserved to go home happy. After that and the Arsenal and City games we are more confident, but we know its going to be a really tough game.We have a few doubts in terms of fitness. The players who were away have returned, but they have had long journeys. We also have Dani Ayala out, and we have a doubt with George Friend. Friend had a knock on his knee yesterday, so we will need to check. Antonio Conte was awarded the October Barclays Premier League Manager of the Month Karanka thinks the long-term outlook is bright for Middlesbrough in general but says that, even as he celebrates three years in charge, he has to focus on the present.When I came here the team was not in a good way and I felt I could do something nice, he said. Manchester City 1-1 Middlesbrough The chairman and the club and the area deserved to be in the Premier League. Thanks to the chairman and my staff and the players, we are here.As a manager, you cant think long term. As a player you can dream about titles and trophies but, especially me, I cannot think about five or 10 or 15 years.My only concern is the Chelsea game and then the Leicester game, and then we will see how long I am here.Upgrade to Sky Sports now to watch Man Utd v Arsenal this Saturday and get the first six months half price!Also See:Costa challenge excites GibsonMersons predictionsHow did your internationals do?Which boss was the best player?Nike Air Max 90 Sale .S. hockey team after paying his dues as an NHL general manager for more than three decades and giving up a lot of his free time to help USA Hockey. Clearance Nike Air Max 90 .C. - The Carolina Hurricanes have placed backup goalie Anton Khudobin on injured reserve with an unspecified lower-body injury. https://www.cheapnikeairmax90china.us/ . Hargreaves began his career in 2008 with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and has played with the Edmonton Eskimos and last season with the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Wholesale Nike Air Max 90 . The International Olympic Committee released the official list of bid cities on Friday after the deadline for applications had passed. The candidates -- all previously announced in their own countries -- are: Almaty, Kazakhstan; Beijing; Krakow, Poland; Lviv, Ukraine; Oslo, Norway; and Stockholm. Nike Air Max 90 From China . Nigeria beat surprise package Ethiopia 2-0 in the second leg of their playoff for a comfortable 4-1 aggregate victory. Victor Moses converted a 20th-minute penalty after an Ethiopian handball, and Victor Obinna made certain of Nigerias place in Brazil with his powerful free kick in the 82nd at UJ Esuene Stadium.MILWAUKEE -- Right-hander Hector Rondon was activated from the disabled list and outfielder Albert Almora Jr. and infielder Munenori Kawasaki rejoined the Chicago Cubs from Triple-A Iowa.The moves were announced before Tuesday nights game against the Milwaukee Brewers.Also recalled from Iowa were catcher Tim Federowicz and right-hander Spencer Pattton.ddddddddddddRondon, who was out with triceps soreness, said he is ready for immediate relief duty.I think we have enough guys right now -- offense, defense, special teams. Were ready to go, manager Joe Maddon said. ' ' '