Mark Hughes has been sacked as Southampton manager despite Saturday's 2-2 draw against his former club Manchester United.

The Welshman had been in charge of the Premier League outfit for eight months and had helped them escape relegation at the end of last season.

However, the Saints currently sit 18th in table having managed just one victory in 14 games, prompting the decision to part ways with the 55-year-old.

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