The Clarets, unbeaten in the league since November, took an early lead when Ashley Barnes redirected Josh Brownhill’s low shot into the back of the net.
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Akpom scored twice in the second half, with Riley McGree sealing it late on, to ensure Boro capitalised on Sheffield United’s earlier slip-up to make the gap between Boro and automatic promotion just four points.
Boro overcame Manchester United and Tottenham to reach the last eight, but Thomas Tuchel’s Premier League side did not have such difficulties at the Riverside Stadium.
The club did not book flights for the game at The Riverside before owner Roman Abramovich was sanctioned and the Government have imposed a £20,000-per-match travel cap.
Southampton will host Manchester City and Liverpool will play the winner of Nottingham Forest and Huddersfield Town, who play each other in the fifth-round on Monday – the former having already knocked out the two most recent FA Cup winners in Leicester City and Arsenal.
Few could have seen the match going the distance given the way Manchester United started out on Friday night
The Championship side will travel to Old Trafford for the fourth round FA Cup tie where they will come up against a host of household names, including Cristiano Ronaldo, in what will be their first trip to United since December 2016 when they were last in the Premier League.
The 20-year-old has made two Premier League appearances for the Gunners during the current campaign and scored twice in five Europa League outings last season.
Confirmation of the deal is expected before the end of the week as Chris Wilder closes in on another Premier League frontman.
Balogun is set to become available by Arsenal next month for loan.
Delighted ‘Boro manager, Neil Warnock said Ameobi will pose a danger for opponents.
Woodgate has held the position on an interim basis since the sacking of Jason Tindall.
Mikel arrives in the Potteries as O’Neill’s fourth summer signing, having played half-a-season under Pulis at play-off chasing Middlesbrough in 2018/19.
Boro are 21st in the Championship after losing 3-0 at home to Swansea City in their first game since the season restarted on Saturday.
Jose Mourinho has played down his heated exchange with Danny Rose, insisting he has “no problem” with the England defender after they clashed at training.
The 22-year-old is currently on trial with Sky Bet Championship side Middlesbrough as he looks to earn a professional deal.
Mikel left Championship club Middlesbrough at the end of the 2018-19 season after the completion of his short-term deal and he is now set for his first adventure in the Turkish top-flight.
Nigeria captain John Obi Mikel has hinted that his sojourn with the Super Eagles might be coming to an end, saying the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Egypt may be the last time he is seen at the biennial championship.
Former Chelsea captain John Terry is in contention to land the Middlesbrough manager job after Tony Pulis’ departure, according to the bookies.
Middlesbrough midfielder John Obi Mikel has received numerous offers from Premier League clubs for a summer move, according to reports.