"Frank Lampard has seen his team's lead at the top of the division dwindle away, taking with it their strong position in the battle for automatic promotion to the Premier League. With a win against Sheffield United at Bramall Lane, Middlesbrough would move to the top of the table. The Sky Blues have been in first place for the last 22 league matches and it's no surprise that their ability to stand their ground in the promotion fight is being questioned."
"Coventry were unbeaten in the league this season until the last day of October, when a loss at Wrexham demonstrated their fallibility. They won the next five league games but they certainly haven't had it all their own way since then. The 13 matches played in the Championship since the start of December have been more than unlucky for the West Midlands side, who have won four and lost five in that period."
"The defeat to Ipswich Town remains the only time Coventry have been beaten at home all season in any competition. What matters most, though, is that the Sky Blues are winless in three and have been reeled in by Middlesbrough, thanks in no small part to the Tractor Boys and their two wins over Lampard's team to drag themselves to within five points."
Coventry City currently top the Championship but have seen their lead reduced after a run of mixed results. Middlesbrough can move above Coventry with a win against Sheffield United. Coventry held first place for 22 matches but lost their unbeaten record at Wrexham and have won four and lost five of 13 matches since December. Several recent defeats occurred away from the Coventry Building Society Arena, while the only home loss all season came against Ipswich. The team are winless in three, have been reeled in by rivals, but still occupy an automatic promotion position for now.
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