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Oxford United chase FA Cup giant killing against Middlesbrough as manager Michael Appleton urges players to 'create history'

Daily Mail | February 16, 2017

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Oxford are chasing FA Cup history on Saturday at Middlesbrough, with boss Michael Appleton targeting one-off and sustained success.

United are in the last-16 for the first time since 1993-94 and a win at Boro would ensure their best run in the competition since reaching the quarter-final against Preston in 1963-64.

Oxford beat Rafael Benitez's Newcastle 3-0 to advance to the fifth round and have the opportunity to match the run of 53 years ago and move within a game of a Wembley semi-final.

Michael Appleton believes his Oxford United side have an opportunity to make history
Michael Appleton believes his Oxford United side have an opportunity to make history
Oxford cruised past Newcastle United in the previous round to set up the Middlesbrough tie
Oxford cruised past Newcastle United in the previous round to set up the Middlesbrough tie

'We'll make the players aware of the stats and the facts,' Appleton said.

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